Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Cape Town to Beijing

We can ship boxes to China from South Africa by sea — Sending your goods via sea is the cheapest and most environmentally-friendly option, and it can take up to 151 days.

The cost for rail freight from China to South Africa is influenced by multiple factors: Total shipping distance and number of transshipment points. Cargo volume and type (containerized, bulk, project cargo) Current fuel and rail network charges.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.