Ship Cars RoRo offers international pallet shipping for automotive parts, engines, gearboxes, and general palletised cargo. Our pallet service is ideal for customers who need to ship vehicle components, spare parts, or smaller consignments that do not require a full container.
Palletised freight is collected from your premises, consolidated at our warehouse, and shipped via container to destinations worldwide. We handle all documentation, customs clearance, and can arrange delivery to the final address at the destination.
Quick Answer
Pallet shipping is the international transport of palletised cargo - engines, gearboxes, body panels, vehicle parts, tools and general goods - from the UK by consolidated container, with full export customs, marine insurance and door-to-door options. Ship Cars RoRo consolidates single pallets through to multi-pallet shipments alongside our vehicle exports for cost-effective access to global ports.
Most parts shipments use UK standard pallets (1200mm × 1000mm) or euro pallets (1200mm × 800mm) up to 1.8m tall and 1,000kg per pallet. We accept palletised engines (crated), gearboxes, suspension parts, body panels, wheels, tyres, batteries (dry-cell only), tools, racing parts and general automotive cargo. Hazardous goods, fuels, lithium-ion batteries above IATA thresholds and unsealed liquids are excluded. Pallets are shrink-wrapped, strapped and labelled at our Bristol warehouse before consolidation.
Indicative 2026 customer rates: single pallet to Europe from £250, single pallet worldwide from £450, crated engine from £350, multi-pallet from £200 per pallet on volume. Every booking includes UK collection, warehouse consolidation, export customs declaration, marine insurance and the bill of lading. Optional extras include destination customs clearance, last-mile delivery and crating service for fragile items.
Pallet shipping is the right choice when a full container is uneconomic, when you need to send vehicle parts ahead of or after a vehicle shipment, when restoring a classic from sourced UK spares, or when servicing an overseas dealer or workshop with regular parts. We also ship dealer spare-stock and trade-stock consolidations on a weekly basis to the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean.
Why Choose Our Pallet Shipping
Cost-Effective for Parts
Pallet shipping is significantly cheaper than booking a full container for smaller consignments such as engines, gearboxes, and body panels.
Flexible Consignment Sizes
Ship anything from a single pallet to multiple pallets. We accommodate standard UK pallets (1200 x 1000mm) and euro pallets (1200 x 800mm).
Consolidation Service
Your pallets are consolidated with other cargo heading to the same destination, reducing costs whilst maintaining regular sailing schedules.
Door-to-Door Available
Collection from your premises in the UK and delivery to the final address at the destination, including customs clearance.
Secure Handling
All palletised goods are shrink-wrapped, strapped, and secured inside the container to prevent movement during transit.
Full Documentation Support
We prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations for your palletised shipment.
How It Works
Request a Quote
Provide details of your goods, pallet dimensions, weight, and destination. We will provide a fixed-price quotation.
Collection
We arrange collection of your pallets from anywhere in the UK using our trusted haulage network.
Warehouse & Consolidation
Pallets are received at our warehouse, inspected, and consolidated into a shipping container.
Shipping & Tracking
Your cargo sails to the destination port. Track progress through our system.
Customs & Delivery
We handle customs clearance at the destination and arrange final delivery if required.
Indicative Pricing
Prices are estimates for a standard car. Get an exact quote for your vehicle.
Single Pallet (Europe)
Standard pallet up to 500kg
Single Pallet (Worldwide)
Standard pallet up to 500kg
Engine on Pallet
Crated and secured
Multiple Pallets
Volume discounts available
Transit Times & Indicative Prices
Sample routes for pallet shipping from UK ports. View full schedule.
| Route | Method | Transit (days) | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton → Jebel Ali | Consolidated Pallet | 18 to 28 | £450 |
| Felixstowe → New York | Consolidated Pallet | 14 to 21 | £500 |
| Tilbury → Sydney | Consolidated Pallet | 38 to 50 | £650 |
| Tilbury → Lagos | Consolidated Pallet | 21 to 35 | £400 |
| Liverpool → Limassol | Consolidated Pallet | 10 to 14 | £250 |
Documents Required
Paperwork our team prepares or collects for every pallet shipping booking. See the full documents guide.
V5C Logbook
Original DVLA V5C registration document. We submit the V5C/4 export notification on your behalf.
Passport or Photo ID
A valid passport or UK photo driving licence is required for export customs and destination clearance.
Proof of Purchase
Invoice, bill of sale or auction receipt to support the customs declared value.
Proof of Address
Utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months.
Export Declaration
We file the C88/CHIEF or CDS export entry with HMRC and supply the MUCR reference.
Destination Import Documents
Country-specific paperwork such as NOVA, GCC certificate, RAV/SEVS, RIV or EPA/DOT release, prepared by our agent network.
Vehicle Types We Ship
All vehicle classes accepted under pallet shipping.
Popular Destinations
Top corridors for pallet shipping from the UK. Browse all destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Operated by Ship Cars RoRo, a UK-based international vehicle shipping specialist. BIFA-affiliated forwarder with weekly RoRo, container and shared container sailings from Southampton, Tilbury, London Gateway, Felixstowe and Bristol to 150+ countries.
- Author: Zahir Hussain, Head of Vehicle Export, Ship Cars RoRo
- Last updated: 2026-05-12
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