Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Cotonou to Stockholm

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.

Shipping to Sweden costs anywhere from around $15 for lightweight economy parcels to over $200 for heavy or express shipments, depending heavily on weight, speed (economy vs. express), carrier (USPS, DHL, UPS, FedEx ), and service level, with economy taking weeks and express taking days. For small items, expect around $15-$30, while larger or faster shipments can easily cost $50-$100+, plus potential VAT / customs.

You apply to the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) for verification of the origin of your car. Once the origin has been verified, you must contact a car inspection service for a registration inspection. The Swedish Transport Agency has drawn up a checklist for the import of vehicles.