Vehicle Shipping to Malta
Premium UK vehicles shipped to Malta. Fast Mediterranean shipping, full customs support, and competitive pricing.
Why Ship Vehicles from the UK to Malta?
Malta is one of the most popular European destinations for UK vehicle exports. With a strong demand for right-hand drive vehicles and competitive pricing from the UK market, Maltese buyers benefit greatly from importing quality used cars.
Import Requirements for Malta
Malta has specific import regulations that must be followed:
- Registration Tax — Calculated based on CO2 emissions and vehicle value
- VAT — 18% VAT applies on the vehicle value plus shipping costs
- Customs Duty — Post-Brexit, a customs duty may apply depending on vehicle origin
- VRT Inspection — Vehicle must pass a roadworthiness test upon arrival
Our Shipping Process to Malta
- Vehicle Selection — Choose from our inventory or request a specific vehicle
- Pre-shipment Inspection — Full mechanical and cosmetic report
- Documentation — We prepare V5C, commercial invoice, and export certificate
- Shipping — RoRo or container shipping to Valletta port
- Arrival Support — Guidance on customs clearance and local registration. We can also arrange clearance, registration and delivery to your door through a local agent, quoted separately, or work with an agent of your choice.
Popular Vehicle Types in Malta
Due to Malta’s compact roads and limited parking, smaller and mid-size vehicles are highly popular:
- Compact Cars — Toyota Yaris, VW Polo, Ford Fiesta
- Saloons — BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4
- Small SUVs — Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4, BMW X1
- Electric/Hybrid — Growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles with tax incentives
Cost of Shipping a Car from the UK to Malta (Valletta, Marsaxlokk)
The total cost of shipping depends on the vehicle make, model and most importantly size. We work directly with all shipping lines in the UK to arrange regular and reliable vehicle exports from the UK to Malta (Valletta, Marsaxlokk).
Roll-on / Roll-off (RoRo)
The cheapest way to move a single vehicle, and the option most customers choose.
- From, per vehicle£1,026
Container Shipping
Extra security, or for multiple vehicles and personal items.
- 20ft container, from£1,381
- 40ft container, from£1,997
Approximate — call for the latest rates. These are indicative shipping rates from our published rate table for Valletta, Freeport. They move with the market and with the vehicle, and a full export quote covers the UK-side work listed below as well, so treat them as a guide rather than a final price. See the full rate table or ask us for an itemised quote.
What a full export quote covers
- Loading and lashing vehicle into ship
- UK customs export and clearance
- UK port handling charges
- DVLA documentation and export certification
- Export documentation (e.g. Bill of Lading)
- Posting of the Export Documents from UK by UPS/DHL
- Shipping of the vehicle from the UK to Destination Port
Not covered
- Pre-Export Inspection (if required)
- Marine Insurance (container only)
- Collection and/or delivery of the vehicle
- All destination country's import fees
Apart from import duty, taxes, port storage and demurrage at the destination, which the importer always pays, we can add any of these to your quotation, priced separately, along with customs clearance, registration and delivery to your door through a local agent.
Sailings to Malta
Next sailings from London Gateway, Liverpool, Southampton and Felixstowe. Dates are carrier estimates and must be reconfirmed before booking.
| Departure | UK Port | DestinationDestination / Port | Arrival | VesselVessel / Ship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | London Gateway | Malta, VallettaContainerFeeder MSC Sara Elena from London Gateway, transhipment via Gioia Tauro | 2 Nov 2026 | MSC Caitlin II |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Liverpool | Malta, VallettaContainerFeeder MSC Bhavya V from Liverpool, transhipment via Piraeus, Gioia Tauro | 3 Nov 2026 | MSC Helena III |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Liverpool | Malta, VallettaContainerFeeder MSC Santa Maria from Liverpool, transhipment via Piraeus, Gioia Tauro | 12 Nov 2026 | Michigan |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Southampton | Malta, VallettaContainerFeeder MSC Elke F from Southampton, transhipment via Antwerp, Gioia Tauro | 3 Nov 2026 | MSC Helena III |
| 19 Oct 2026 | London Gateway | Malta, VallettaContainerFeeder MSC Brittany from London Gateway, transhipment via Gioia Tauro | 3 Nov 2026 | MSC Helena III |