Update, October 9, 2026: On October 5, 2026 the Ghana Standards Authority suspended the pre-shipment inspection of imported used vehicles that was due to start on October 1 under GS 4510, and said a new date will be announced. Where this article mentions the inspection or the Certificate of Conformity, treat that step as on hold for now. Reports on the used-vehicle age limit also conflict. Check the current rules with us on WhatsApp at +1 (551) 800-2125 before you buy or ship a vehicle.
This article is part of our complete guide to shipping from New York to Ghana, which compares every method, price and document in one place.
How Vehicle Shipping from New York to Ghana Works
Guldstreet Shipping is a New York-based boutique global shipping company that ships everything from barrels and personal items to cars and trucks to West Africa. For vehicles, we handle the full process: pickup, export documentation, ocean freight, customs clearance and delivery in Ghana.
USA and Canada vehicle, equipment and container shipments are quoted per job. We do not publish flat rates because the final cost depends on the vehicle, its condition, the shipping method and the destination. Call us with your vehicle details and we will prepare a written quote.
Shipping Methods for Cars and Trucks
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo)
RoRo is often used for operable cars, SUVs and pickup trucks. The vehicle is driven onto the vessel and secured for the ocean crossing. It is a practical option when the vehicle runs and does not need extra protection.
Container Shipping
Full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) shipments are available. Container shipping can offer better protection for high-value vehicles and allows personal effects to be shipped alongside the vehicle in the same container, subject to customs rules.
Heavy Equipment and Machinery
For heavy equipment and machinery, we arrange RoRo, flat rack, open top or breakbulk as the cargo requires. This includes commercial trucks and other large units that do not fit standard vehicle shipping.
What Affects the Cost of Shipping a Car to Ghana
Because USA and Canada vehicle shipments are quoted per job, several factors shape your quote:
- Vehicle size and type: Cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and commercial trucks take up different space and require different handling.
- Shipping method: RoRo, FCL or LCL each have different cost structures.
- Origin and destination: Pickup location in the USA or Canada and delivery city in Ghana affect the quote.
- Documentation: Export paperwork and Ghana import requirements must be in order before shipment.
- Ghana customs and duties: These are assessed on the vehicle and are part of your landed cost.
We quote per job so you get a clear figure based on your actual vehicle, not a generic starting rate.
China to Ghana Vehicle Rates
For customers shipping from China to Ghana, we publish rates for fuel and hybrid HEV vehicles with valid export documentation:
- Large SUV or pickup truck: 3,500 USD
- Compact SUV: 2,800 USD
- Large sedan: 2,350 USD
- Compact sedan: 1,700 USD
Add 500 USD per vehicle if export documentation is not available. These rates apply to fuel and hybrid HEV vehicles only and require valid export documentation.
Ghana Vehicle Import Standard GS 4510
Ghana vehicle import standard GS 4510 was due to take effect on October 1, 2026, but its pre-shipment inspection was suspended on October 5, 2026, with a new date to be announced. When enforced, it requires a pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Conformity. Make sure your vehicle meets this standard before shipping, as it affects clearance in Ghana.
Pre-Shipment Checklist for Vehicle Owners
- Confirm the vehicle year, make, model and current location.
- Decide between RoRo, FCL or LCL based on the vehicle and whether you are shipping personal effects.
- Check that the vehicle meets Ghana vehicle import standard GS 4510, including pre-shipment inspection and Certificate of Conformity.
- Prepare export documentation. For China to Ghana shipments, valid export documentation is required to avoid the 500 USD per vehicle surcharge.
- Arrange pickup from your location in the USA or Canada.
- Plan for Ghana customs clearance and delivery to your city.
- Book early if you are shipping around peak season.
Door-to-Door and Personal Effects Shipping
Guldstreet Shipping also offers door-to-door pickup of barrels, boxes, totes, suitcases and personal effects across NYC and New Jersey, shipped by ocean to Ghana, including Accra, Tema, Kumasi and more, plus Togo and Ivory Coast.
Rates to Ghana, with Togo and Ivory Coast in brackets, include: 55-gallon barrel 190 USD (210 USD); 65-gallon barrel 240 USD (260 USD); 75 to 77-gallon jumbo barrel 280 USD (300 USD); large box 65 USD (85 USD); medium box 45 USD (65 USD); tote bag 65 USD (85 USD); tote box 7-gallon 40 USD (60 USD), 27-gallon 100 USD (120 USD); suitcase 35 USD (55 USD); bag of rice 25 kg 35 USD (55 USD), 50 kg 65 USD (85 USD); sofa 3-seater 600 USD, 4-seater 750 USD; folding table 4 ft round 70 USD, 6 ft rectangular 65 USD.
The 190 USD per 55-gallon barrel to Ghana includes door pickup from Boston to Washington DC, ocean freight to Tema, customs clearance at Tema, Ghana import duties on personal effects, and door delivery in Accra and Tema. Delivery to other Ghana cities such as Kumasi and Takoradi is quoted separately before booking.
You can get an instant price estimate at https://guldstreetshipping.com/topics/estimate/. No deposit is needed: pay in full before pickup, online or by Cash App or cash to the driver.
Christmas 2026 Shipping Deadlines
For Christmas 2026, book your pickup by November 28 for New York City and New Jersey pickups, and by November 25 for Philadelphia pickups. See the Christmas shipping page at https://guldstreetshipping.com/topics/christmas-barrel-shipping-ghana/.
Get a Written Vehicle Shipping Quote
To ship a car, SUV, pickup truck, commercial truck, heavy equipment or container from the USA or Canada to Ghana, call Guldstreet Shipping at +1 (551) 800-2125 or request a written quote. Have your vehicle year, make, model and current location ready, and we will prepare a per job quote for your shipment.