shipping to mauritania

• 📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports

• 🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured

• 🧾 Full Customs Documentation Assistance

• 📍 Real-Time Tracking for Your Shipment

• 🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Available Across the USA

• 💰Affordable Rates: Competitive pricing with no hidden fees.

• Whether it’s your first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team guides you every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

• ✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded

• ✅ A U.S.-based company

• ✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI & Adesa vehicle auctions

• ✅ Compliant with Argentine Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step—from pickup to port clearance.

• Nouadhibou

• Nouakchott

• 🛳️ 30 -35 days depending on departure port and shipping method

📦 Container Shipping

Perfect for non-running, high-value, or multiple vehicles. Available in 20ft or 40ft containers. Shared container options available to reduce cost.

Royal Shipping Lines helps you gather and complete all necessary documentation:

• ✅ Original vehicle title (clear of liens)

• ✅ Bill of sale or invoice

• ✅ Valid passport or ID

• ✅ Foreign TAX ID (TIN) for consignee

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.

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.