Car Shipping to Fremantle, Australia
At the mouth of the Swan River in Fremantle, about 20 km south-west of central Perth, Western Australia. UK Vehicle Exporters Ltd ships vehicles from the UK to Fremantle, handling the whole UK side for you: car sourcing, tax-free supply where the car qualifies, buying on your behalf, inspections, collection and delivery to the UK port, UK customs clearance and loading onto the ship.
About Port of Fremantle
Western Australia's main general cargo and container port, run by Fremantle Ports, a Western Australian government trading enterprise. The Inner Harbour at Fremantle handles containers, vehicle imports, livestock and cruise ships, while the Outer Harbour at Kwinana handles bulk cargo. The first container ship to reach Australia, Encounter Bay from the United Kingdom, docked here in March 1969.
Area served: Perth and Western Australia.
How Vehicles Are Handled at Fremantle
Car carriers and RoRo ships berth in the Inner Harbour, which recorded 19 RoRo and car carrier calls in August 2025, when 10,142 new and 2,104 used vehicles were imported. Containers are handled at two terminals on North Quay, operated by DP World and Patrick. The Inner Harbour handled 892,204 TEU in calendar year 2024.
- Port authority
- Fremantle Ports (WA government trading enterprise)
- Container terminals
- DP World and Patrick, North Quay
- Containers (2024)
- 892,204 TEU, Inner Harbour
- Vehicle imports (August 2025)
- 10,142 new, 2,104 used
- Bulk cargo
- Outer Harbour at Kwinana
Shipping a Car from the UK to Fremantle
We handle the whole UK side of an export to Fremantle: sourcing the vehicle, tax-free supply where the car qualifies, collection from any UK address, UK customs clearance and export documentation, and loading onto the ship by RoRo or container. Current carrier schedules show 5-11 weeks port to port, sailing from Liverpool, London Gateway, Southampton, Bristol and Newcastle. Lines on the route include MSC, Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners.
Any import duty and taxes are paid by the importer, whoever clears the car. We can arrange customs clearance, registration and delivery to your door through a local agent, quoted separately, or work with an agent of your choice. For costs, the full sailing schedule and everything else about exporting to Australia, see our Australia shipping guide.
Upcoming Sailings to Fremantle
Dates are carrier estimates and must be reconfirmed before booking.
| Departs | From | Arrives | Vessel | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Liverpool | 11 Jan 2027 | MSC Sindy | MSC |
| 29 Oct 2026 | London Gateway | 23 Dec 2026 | MSC Tokyo | MSC |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Southampton | 8 Dec 2026 | Carmen | Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Bristol | 22 Dec 2026 | Höegh Rainbow | Höegh Autoliners |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Liverpool | 11 Jan 2027 | MSC Sindy | MSC |
| 5 Nov 2026 | Southampton | 8 Jan 2027 | Thalatta | Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
| 9 Nov 2026 | London Gateway | 11 Jan 2027 | MSC Sindy | MSC |
| 10 Nov 2026 | London Gateway | 21 Jan 2027 | CMA CGM Loire | MSC |
Our Other Services
UK Car Sourcing & Supply
We source any new or used vehicle from any manufacturer in the UK, through our network of franchised dealers, car auctions, classified listings and private sellers, then inspect, purchase and export it to your country.
Buy a Car in the UK on Your Behalf
We check, view and buy the UK car you've found, from a dealer or a private seller, then ship it to you, protecting you from the pitfalls of paying an unknown seller from overseas.
Tax-Free & VAT-Free Vehicle Supply
We find new and VAT-qualifying used cars, buy them from UK dealers and sell them to you free of UK VAT for export when the conditions HMRC sets are met, which takes a sixth off a VAT-inclusive price. We handle the export and keep the proof of export.
New / Used Car Export
We export new and used cars from the UK every week, sourced from our dealer, auction and trade network or supplied by you, given a multi-point inspection before shipment and shipped worldwide by RoRo or container.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Before you commit to a car, we check its DVLA, MOT and recall records and run a paid UK history check, then view it, compare it with its logbook and send you photos and a video. A full mechanical inspection by an independent inspector can be added, quoted separately.
Government Pre-Shipping Inspection
Where the destination country requires a pre-export roadworthiness inspection, we arrange it with the approved inspection agency before the sailing so the vehicle is not held up on arrival. Quoted separately from the shipping price.
UK Vehicle Collection & Delivery
We collect any vehicle from any UK address and deliver it to the departure port at £1 per mile, driven on DVLA plates or moved on a carrier, timed to meet the booked sailing.
Secure Vehicle Storage
Vehicles wait with us in a secure compound between purchase and sailing, so there is no rush to move a car the day you buy it and nothing accumulating in storage charges at the port. Quoted separately from the shipping price.
Paintwork Reconditioning
Where a car would arrive the better for it, we can recondition the paintwork before it ships — worth doing while the vehicle is with us rather than paying to sort it out after it lands. Quoted separately from the shipping price.
UK Vehicle Customs Clearance
We make export declarations directly on the UK customs system and prepare every document needed at the UK port of exit, including the Bill of Lading, export certificate and DVLA export documentation.