At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Djibouti’s main seaports, ensuring efficient customs clearance, secure storage, and reliable distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery across the country.

📍 Port of Djibouti (Djibouti City) – The nation’s principal seaport and a major East African logistics hub, handling containerized shipments, RoRo vessels, bulk cargo, and petroleum products.

📍 Port of Doraleh – A modern deep-water terminal specializing in containerized cargo, fuel imports, and transshipment, serving as a key gateway for trade with Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa.

📍 Port of Tadjoura – Located on the northern coast, this port supports cargo operations including vehicles, containers, and bulk shipments, strengthening regional trade routes.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Djibouti

📍 Djibouti City Zone – Central hub for bonded storage, customs clearance, and distribution of vehicles, machinery, and commercial cargo throughout Djibouti.

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Savannah → Djibouti City, Djibouti): 28–34 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Djibouti City, Djibouti): 30–38 days
🛳️ Transshipments via Europe or Middle East (e.g., Rotterdam, Jebel Ali, or Salalah): Cargo may be routed through major international hubs before final delivery into Djibouti (Djibouti City, Doraleh, or Tadjoura).

⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, transshipment schedules, seasonal demand, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast—particularly Miami and New York—typically offers the shortest transit time of 28–34 days, making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicles, household goods, and commercial cargo shipments to Djibouti.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. It offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping method to Djibouti’s main seaports, including Djibouti City, Doraleh, and Tadjoura.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. Available in 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container options to help lower costs. Perfect for customers seeking extra protection and security during shipment to Djibouti.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
Djibouti imports tractors, harvesters, excavators, and other heavy equipment to support infrastructure, agriculture, and logistics industries. We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions designed for oversized and non-standard cargo, ensuring safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery.