Most first-time buyers underestimate how much of the import process is decided before the vehicle ever reaches port. Getting the sequence right saves weeks and avoids surprise costs.
1. Confirm drive-side and age-limit fit first. West African markets are overwhelmingly left-hand-drive (LHD), which matches our full pickup and 4x4 lineup, but each country sets its own vehicle age ceiling. Check your target market on our destinations page before selecting a model — an otherwise perfect used unit can be refused at the port if it exceeds the local age limit.
2. Lock FOB pricing and MOQ. Our pickup lineup publishes reference FOB ranges, but exact pricing depends on trim, engine and order volume. Message us with your target quantity for a volume-adjusted quote.
3. Choose your shipping mode. RoRo is typically the lower-cost option for standard vehicles; container shipping protects the vehicle better and lets you ship spare parts alongside it. Run both through our landed-cost calculator before you decide.
4. Confirm documentation. Standard exports include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (or RoRo booking confirmation) and certificate of origin, plus any destination-specific compliance paperwork.
5. Track the shipment to port. Ocean freight typically adds three to six weeks depending on the destination port and shipping mode, on top of sourcing and documentation time.
See our full buyer answers section for destination-specific policy detail, or message us directly on WhatsApp with your target country and vehicle.
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