Royal Shipping Lines makes shipping from the USA to Mauritania simple, secure, and professionally managed. Whether you are shipping vehicles, heavy equipment, containers, boats, household goods, or commercial cargo, our experienced logistics team provides dependable service through the Ports of Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, Mauritania's primary maritime gateways.

🚢 Flexible Shipping Options

We offer multiple shipping solutions, including RoRo shipping for running vehicles and wheeled equipment, container shipping for vehicles, household goods, auto parts, and commercial freight, flat rack shipping for oversized cargo, and breakbulk shipping for heavy machinery and project cargo.

📅 Regular Sailings from Major U.S. Ports

Royal Shipping Lines coordinates frequent departures from major U.S. ports to Mauritania, helping customers move cargo efficiently with reliable transit schedules and professional export support.

🧾 Export Documentation Assistance

Our team assists with export paperwork, cargo details, title validation, bill of lading preparation, and shipping documentation to help reduce delays and keep your shipment moving smoothly.

🚚 Nationwide Pickup Across the USA

We coordinate inland transportation from auctions, dealerships, warehouses, businesses, marinas, farms, equipment yards, and approved commercial locations throughout the United States.

📍 Shipment Coordination & Updates

From pickup to port delivery and ocean freight, we provide clear communication and shipment updates so you know where your cargo is throughout the shipping process.

💰 Competitive & Transparent Pricing

We provide cost-effective shipping rates with clear pricing, dependable cargo handling, and professional logistics support from start to finish.

Whether you are relocating, exporting vehicles, importing heavy machinery, or shipping commercial cargo, Royal Shipping Lines provides reliable shipping solutions from the USA to Mauritania.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ U.S.-based and fully accredited
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Mauritanian Customs regulations

Let our expert team guide you every step of the way — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Nouakchott or Nouadhibou.

🚗 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 Nouakchott, Mauritania.

📦 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 shipping costs. Container shipping ensures maximum protection and security for your cargo throughout its transit to Mauritania.

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

✅ Original Vehicle Title (must be free of any liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Tax Identification Number (NIF) or Company Registration Details for customs clearance

Ensure all documents are accurate and complete before shipment — this helps speed up customs processing and ensures a smooth, hassle-free vehicle import into Mauritania.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Mauritania’s main ports, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure handling, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment across the country.

📍 Port of Nouakchott – Mauritania’s principal deep-water port, handling Ro/Ro vessels, containerized cargo, bulk shipments, and general freight. Strategically located on the Atlantic coast, it serves as the nation’s main hub for trade, logistics, and maritime transport.

📍 Port of Nouadhibou – A key commercial port in northern Mauritania, ideal for bulk cargo, machinery, and industrial shipments, offering direct access to the country’s mining and export sectors.

🏢 Bonded Warehousing in Mauritania

📍 Nouakchott Industrial Zone – A central logistics hub offering bonded storage, customs clearance, and distribution for vehicles, machinery, and commercial cargo throughout Mauritania and neighboring regions.

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

⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on shipping line, route, seasonal demand, 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, usually offer the quickest and most direct service to Mauritania — ideal for time-sensitive vehicle, machinery, or commercial cargo shipments.

If you’re planning to ship a car, truck, or heavy vehicle to Mauritania, it’s important to understand the country’s strict import rules to avoid costly delays, penalties, or cargo rejection.

📅 Vehicle Age Limit

• Used Vehicles: Must be 8 years old or newer from the date of first registration.

• This restriction applies to all types of vehicles, including cars, vans, buses, and trucks.

🚘 Steering Wheel Requirement

• Only Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles are permitted for import into Mauritania.

• Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles are not allowed unless converted prior to arrival.

Prohibited Imports to Mauritania – Alcohol, Pork & Restricted Goods

Under Mauritanian law and in accordance with Islamic principles, certain goods are strictly prohibited from importation by both residents and temporary visitors:

• 🍺 Alcoholic Beverages – Importation of alcohol is banned.

  • Exception: Certain licensed international companies may receive special government approval to import limited quantities for consumption by expatriate staff.

• 🐖 Pork and Pork Products – Strictly forbidden due to religious restrictions.

• 📛 Sexually Explicit Material – Pornographic or obscene media in any format is prohibited.

• 🔫 Firearms and Ammunition – Require special government-issued import licenses prior to shipment.