🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options
Choose the best shipping method for your cargo — whether it’s vehicles, boats, machinery, or household goods — with flexible Ro/Ro and container shipping services from the USA to Benin.

📅 Weekly Sailings from Major U.S. Ports
We offer regular weekly departures to Port of Cotonou, ensuring fast, efficient, and dependable delivery for all types of cargo.

🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Your shipment is managed by a trusted, fully accredited international carrier, giving you complete confidence and protection throughout the shipping process.

🧾 Comprehensive Customs Documentation Assistance
Our experienced logistics team prepares and processes all export and import paperwork, ensuring smooth customs clearance in Benin and compliance with local import regulations.

📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Track your shipment with live updates from pickup in the USA to final delivery at Cotonou Port.

🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Across the USA
We offer nationwide cargo pickup, transporting your vehicle, machinery, or container directly from your location to the nearest U.S. departure terminal.

💰 Affordable, Transparent Pricing
Enjoy competitive shipping rates with no hidden fees — just professional, dependable service every step of the way.

Whether you’re relocating to Benin, importing vehicles, or shipping heavy machinery, Royal Shipping Lines makes shipping from the USA to Benin simple, secure, and worry-free.

Royal Shipping Lines is your reliable partner for international shipping from the USA to Benin.

We are:
✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ U.S.-Based and Fully Insured
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Benin Customs and Port of Cotonou regulations

Let our expert logistics team guide you through every step — from vehicle pickup in the USA to customs clearance and delivery at the Port of Cotonou, ensuring a smooth and worry-free shipping experience.

Item descriptionWhether you’re relocating permanently, returning home, or moving for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure, affordable, and reliable international shipping for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Benin.
With regular sailings to the Port of Cotonou, we make your move simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping

We handle all types of household and personal items with care and professionalism, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Shipping Options

Our expert logistics team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on schedule with a range of flexible shipping options:

• FCL (Full Container Load): Private 20ft or 40ft containers for complete household moves.

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared container space for smaller or partial shipments.

• Door-to-Port Service: Convenient pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to the Port of Cotonou, Benin’s main shipping gateway.

• Customs Clearance Support: Expert assistance with all export documentation and Benin Customs procedures, ensuring a smooth import process.

With Royal Shipping Lines, you can expect professional handling, transparent pricing, and reliable delivery for a smooth and worry-free relocation experience to Benin.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting all types of vehicles from the USA to Benin, with shipments arriving safely and efficiently at the Port of Cotonou. Every vehicle is shipped with care, reliability, and full compliance with Benin Customs regulations.

🚗 Types of Vehicles We Ship

• 🚗 Passenger Cars

• 🚙 SUVs and Crossovers

• 🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans

• 🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters

• 🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets

• 🚐 Motorhomes & RVs

• 🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, golf clubs, and private estates

• 🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

Whether you’re shipping a personal car, commercial vehicle, or collector automobile, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure, affordable, and fully insured vehicle shipping from the USA to Benin — ensuring your shipment arrives safely, on time, and in full compliance with all import regulations.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and all types of watercraft from the USA to Benin, with safe and timely delivery to the Port of Cotonou. Whether you’re transporting a personal vessel, a fleet of jet skis, or a luxury yacht, our team provides secure, reliable, and cost-effective international shipping — fully compliant with Benin Customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Benin

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – Shipped in containers or securely crated for maximum protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – Transported on trailers or safely secured inside containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – Handled with specialized carriers designed for high-value vessels
⛵ Sailboats – Transported using custom cradles or flat-rack containers for added stability and safety
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – Oversized and heavy-duty shipping options available for business and industrial use

With Royal Shipping Lines, your boat or watercraft shipment to Benin is professionally handled, fully insured, and delivered on schedule — giving you peace of mind every step of the way.

Whether for construction, agriculture, or industrial projects, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and efficient international shipping solutions for heavy-duty equipment from the USA to Benin.
Our licensed, bonded, and insured team ensures safe transport, smooth customs clearance, and on-time delivery for businesses, contractors, and equipment dealers across the region.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping

We ship all types of agricultural equipment essential to Benin’s growing farming sector, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery and implements used throughout Benin

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping

Our team expertly handles the transport of heavy and oversized machinery for construction, energy, and industrial operations, including:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining & Earthmoving Equipment

With Royal Shipping Lines, you can depend on safe handling, professional logistics coordination, and full insurance coverage for all your machinery and equipment shipments to Benin — ensuring secure, efficient, and fully compliant delivery to the Port of Cotonou and beyond.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide reliable international shipping services directly to Benin’s main seaport, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure handling, and efficient delivery of vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment throughout the country.

📍 Port of Cotonou – Benin’s principal deep-water seaport and the main gateway for international trade. The Port of Cotonou handles Ro/Ro vessels, container shipments, bulk cargo, and general freight, serving as a key logistics and transshipment hub for West Africa, including neighboring Niger, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses & Logistics Facilities in Benin

📍 Cotonou Free Zone & Industrial Area – Strategically located near the port, this hub provides bonded storage, customs processing, and distribution services for vehicles, machinery, and commercial goods across Benin and the West African region.

With Royal Shipping Lines, you can count on secure, efficient, and compliant shipping to Benin — from the USA to the Port of Cotonou and beyond.

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, New York, Savannah, Charleston → Port of Cotonou, Benin): 25–30 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Port of Cotonou, Benin): 30–35 days
🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Long Beach → Port of Cotonou, Benin): 40–45 days, typically via transshipment through major European or West African ports.

⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and can vary based on the shipping line, route, seasonal demand, customs procedures, and service type (Ro/Ro, container, or flat rack).

👉 Fastest Route: Shipments departing from the U.S. East Coast — particularly Miami, New York, or Savannah — provide the quickest and most direct service to the Port of Cotonou, ideal for vehicles, machinery, and time-sensitive cargo.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and securely fastened inside a protected cargo deck. This method is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery, offering a cost-effective and reliable way to ship from the USA to the Port of Cotonou, Benin.

📦 Container Shipping
Perfect for non-running vehicles, luxury cars, motorcycles, boats on trailers, or multiple units. We offer both 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options available to reduce costs. Container shipping provides maximum protection and security for your cargo during transit from the USA to Benin.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions for tractors, harvesters, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy-duty machinery.
Our experienced logistics team ensures safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth, on-time delivery to Benin, fully compliant with local customs and port regulations.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (must be clear of any liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s National ID or Company Registration Number (required for customs clearance in Benin)

Make sure all documents are accurate and complete before shipment — this ensures faster customs processing and a smooth, hassle-free vehicle import into Benin.

Benin Vehicle Import Restrictions (2025 Updates)

Age Limits 🚗

Benin enforces maximum age limits for imported vehicles as part of its effort to modernize vehicle stocks and reduce environmental impact:

• Passenger Cars: Maximum age of 10 years

• Commercial Vehicles: Maximum age of 15 years

• Motorcycles: Maximum age of 5 years

If you’re shipping goods to or from Benin, it’s essential to understand the latest customs import restrictions to avoid delays, penalties, or cargo seizure. Below is a detailed list of prohibited and restricted imports, based on official regulations from Benin Customs and the Port Autonome de Cotonou.

❌ Prohibited Imports to Benin

The following items cannot be imported into Benin under any circumstances:

🔫 Guns, Ammunition & Explosives

Firearms, bullets, grenades, and other military-grade weapons are strictly prohibited.

💊 Illegal Drugs & Narcotics

Only legally prescribed medicines authorized by health authorities are permitted. All other controlled substances are banned.

☣️ Hazardous & Toxic Materials

Chemicals or substances that pose a risk to human health, animals, or the environment are not allowed.

🌱 Plants & Plant Products

Importation of seeds, cuttings, or agricultural materials that may carry pests or diseases is prohibited.

🥩 Meat & Meat Products

Imports of uninspected or uncertified meat and meat derivatives are restricted due to sanitary and public health concerns.

🐕🐈 Pets & Live Animals

The import of pets or live animals is prohibited without prior authorization from Benin’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries.

🪨 Asbestos

All forms of asbestos are completely banned due to severe health risks.

💎 Precious Metals & Stones

Unlicensed trade or import of gold, diamonds, or other valuable minerals is forbidden.

🐘 Ivory & Wildlife Products

Products made from elephant tusks, rhino horn, or other protected animal species are prohibited under international wildlife protection laws.

🦊 Animal Furs

Import of endangered wildlife furs or derivatives is strictly banned.

🎰 Gambling Devices

Slot machines, roulette tables, and other betting equipment are not permitted.

💵 Counterfeit Currency & Goods

Fake currency, counterfeit products, and forged documents are prohibited and subject to seizure and penalties.

📛 Pornographic Material

Importation of pornographic or obscene materials is banned under Benin’s public morality laws.

⚙️ Special Regulations for Scrap Shipments – Port of Cotonou

The Port Autonome de Cotonou enforces strict environmental and safety controls on scrap cargo imports and exports to prevent hazardous materials from entering or leaving Benin.

📅 Effective Date

Regulations have been in force since August 6, 2008.

📜 Inspection Requirement

All scrap shipments must undergo radioactivity inspection before loading or unloading at the Port of Cotonou.

🧾 Mandatory Certification

A Certificate of Control of Risk (Certificat de Contrôle de Risque) is required for clearance. This document certifies that the cargo is free from hazardous or radioactive contamination.

💰 Cost Responsibility

The cargo owner is fully responsible for all related costs, including:

• Destruction of non-compliant or “infected” cargo

• Transport and handling fees

• Port storage charges

• Fines or penalties imposed by Beninese authorities

⚠️ Restricted Imports – Benin

The following goods may be imported only with proper authorization or permits:

🔫 Weapons & Ammunition

Require a special hunting or security permit for legal importation.

🌱🥩 Plant & Meat Products

Require authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries and relevant health certifications.

🐕🐈 Pets (Cats & Dogs)

Require both a veterinary health certificate and a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued by the exporting country.

✅ Stay Compliant with Benin Customs

To ensure fast, compliant, and stress-free clearance, always verify that your cargo meets Benin Customs import requirements before shipment.
Royal Shipping Lines provides expert customs documentation support, import guidance, and door-to-port logistics services from the USA to Benin — ensuring every shipment arrives safely, legally, and on time.