Container or RoRo options
RoRo for standard cars where price matters, container for high-value, classic or sensitive vehicles — recommended honestly during survey.
Vehicle shipping · Port Klang · Worldwide
Car and Vehicle Shipping from Malaysia
Shipping a car overseas from Malaysia is more complicated than shipping a household. The vehicle has to clear JPJ export paperwork, the destination country has its own import rules and emissions tests and right-hand-drive restrictions, and the choice between RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) and container shipping affects both cost and risk.
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RoRo & container options
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Destination countries
JPJ
Customs forms handled
24h
Inspection & quote
What we ship
Every kind of vehicle, port to port
Standard cars to classic collectibles — the right mode and packing method for each.
Cars
Sedans, hatchbacks, MPVs — standard private vehicles.
SUVs
4x4s and crossovers. Container recommended for higher-value SUVs.
Motorcycles
Big bikes, classics and superbikes — palletised and crated.
Classics
Vintage and collector cars — container only, no RoRo.
Luxury
High-value marques shipped in dedicated 20ft containers.
Commercial
Light commercials, pickups and project vehicles.
Why ship with Florette
Built for vehicle owners — not freight brokers
Honest advice on mode, fully-managed paperwork, declared-value cover, and door-to-port or door-to-door scope.
Customs documentation included
JPJ deregistration, road tax settlement, export permit, customs invoice and destination paperwork — prepared as standard scope.
Berjaya declared-value cover
Marine insurance underwritten by Berjaya Sompo, declared on agreed vehicle value — bundled by default, never an after-thought.
Door-to-port or door-to-door
Pick the scope that suits you — we collect from your driveway, or we deliver to your new garage at destination via our network.
What we cover
Three decisions that shape your shipment
When to ship, which mode, and which destination rules apply — we walk you through each.
When to ship
When does shipping a car from Malaysia make sense
Three scenarios where shipping is the right call. Returning expat or migrant taking a high-value or sentimental car home — Malaysian-spec cars are well-built and worth shipping for emotional or financial reasons.
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RoRo vs container
RoRo vs container — which is right for your vehicle
RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off): your car drives onto a vehicle-only ship, parked, and drives off at destination. Cheaper. Suits standard cars in working condition. Vehicle is exposed to weather and other vehicles during transit.
See container shipping
Country rules
Country-specific rules we navigate
UAE — relatively straightforward. Standard cars accepted. Right-hand-drive okay (UAE drives on the right but accepts RHD imports). Emissions standards apply. Documentation: original registration, export certificate, customs invoice.
International moving
How it works
From inspection to destination delivery
Five stages, one project manager — the same workflow for a single car or a multi-vehicle consignment.
Where we ship
Common KL departure routes
Indicative transit times and the mode we typically recommend from Port Klang.
Service
Florette · Car and Vehicle Shipping from Malaysia
Shipping a car overseas from Malaysia is more complicated than shipping a household. The vehicle has to clear JPJ export paperwork, the destination country has its own import rules and emissions tests and right-hand-drive restrictions, and the choice between RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) and container shipping affects both cost and risk. Florette Relocation handles vehicle and motorcycle shipping from Malaysia with country-specific advisory on what's allowed and what isn't, JPJ documentation, transport to Port Klang, sea freight, and coordination with destination clearing partners.
JPJ paperwork and Malaysian export documentation
JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan) requires deregistration of the vehicle from Malaysian roads before export, settlement of any outstanding road tax, and an export permit. We handle the JPJ paperwork as part of standard service. Outstanding finance on the vehicle (any car loan) must be cleared before deregistration — we'll flag this during survey if it applies.
Pricing — what to expect
Vehicle shipping is priced by destination, vehicle size, and shipping method (RoRo vs container). Indicative ranges: standard car RoRo to UAE RM 8,000-15,000. Standard car in 20ft container to UAE RM 18,000-25,000 (your car only). Combined household + car in 40ft container — most cost-effective if you're shipping both, quoted as bundled service.
What we don't do
We don't handle destination registration. After arrival and customs clearance, registering the vehicle in your new country is your responsibility. Our destination partners can recommend registration agents in major cities but the registration process itself is yours to complete. We're honest about this scope.
What clients say
Honest advice, paperwork done right
Representative feedback from owners who shipped vehicles with us in the last 24 months.
They told me upfront that RoRo would be fine for my SUV and saved me three thousand ringgit over a container. JPJ paperwork was painless — I never set foot in a JPJ office.
Shipped a classic Mercedes plus our household in a 40ft container. The car was blocked and braced like it was on a museum truck. Declared-value insurance gave us real peace of mind for the 30-day crossing.
Pricing
Three ways to ship your vehicle
Cheapest first — we'll recommend honestly during survey based on vehicle value and destination.
RoRo
Roll-on, roll-off. Your car drives onto a vehicle-only ship and drives off at destination. Best for standard cars in working condition.
- Cheapest mode for standard cars
- Drive-on, drive-off — no crate or container
- JPJ deregistration & export permit included
- Berjaya declared-value insurance bundled
20ft container
Sole-use 20ft container for your vehicle. Fully enclosed, blocked and braced — the right call for high-value, classic or sensitive cars.
- Fully enclosed — weather and contact protection
- Strapped, blocked and braced inside container
- Suits luxury, classic, and modified vehicles
- JPJ & destination paperwork included
- Declared-value cover, bundled by default
40ft container + household
Most cost-effective if you're shipping both. Car at one end, household goods loaded around it — one shipment, one bill, one timeline.
- Vehicle + household in a single 40ft container
- One consolidated quote, one PM
- Origin packing & loading by Florette crew
- Door-to-door scope available at destination
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions clients ask us most often before booking a vehicle shipment.
Should I ship my car or sell it locally?
Depends on vehicle value, destination, and sentimental value. We'll be honest during the survey if shipping doesn't make economic sense. As a rule of thumb: high-value or specialty vehicles to UAE, India, or UK make sense; ordinary cars to Australia rarely do.
RoRo or container — which is better?
RoRo is cheaper, suits standard cars to standard destinations. Container is more expensive but fully protects the vehicle and lets you ship household goods alongside. We recommend during survey.
How long does vehicle shipping take?
Similar transit times to household goods. UAE 15 days, India 10-12 days, Australia 25-30 days, UK 30+ days. RoRo and container both follow standard sea freight schedules.
Do you handle JPJ paperwork?
Yes — JPJ deregistration, outstanding tax settlement, export permit. Standard service. Outstanding car loans must be cleared before deregistration.
Can I ship household goods and my car together?
Yes — most cost-effective is a 40ft container with your car at one end and household goods loaded around it. Quoted as a bundled service.
What about destination registration?
Your responsibility. Our destination partners can recommend registration agents but the process itself is yours. We're honest about this scope so there are no surprises.
Related services
Often booked alongside
Most vehicle shipments come bundled with one of these — same PM, one quote, one timeline.
Ready to ship your vehicle from Malaysia?
Free survey, written 24-hour quote, JPJ paperwork handled, single project manager — insurance bundled by default.