Shipping Car Or Motorcycle To And From Sabah / Sarawak
In this article, I will share the process of how you can send your car or motorcycle to Sabah and Sarawak (or vice versa) via a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) vessel.
I have shipped my vehicles a couple of times now to the East and West of Malaysia and have used three different providers; KGTrans, Giga Shipping and Pos Malaysia.
Article Contents
Getting Started
Scan all the documents below and keep them in .pdf format. You will need to provide them to the shipping company.
- Identity card (IC) / Passport
- Vehicle Registration Card (VOC/Geran)
- Bank Release letter (If your vehicle is still under loan)
- Insurance cover note (If the vehicle is not in your name)
Next, contact the shipping company which you prefer. (details below)
Shipping Companies – Online Booking
Personally, I would recommend that you contact all the shipping companies below to get the cheapest pricing and also check on the sailing schedule to see if it suits you.
1. KGTrans (Kilauan Gemilang Trading)
KGTrans uses the Malaysian Passion (formerly known as Positive Passion) vessel.
You can check their sailing schedule on the KGTrans website. I personally recommend you contact them via Whatsapp at +60124784344 to get their latest schedule and pricing.
2. Giga Shipping (GMG)
Giga uses two vessels and they are the Grand Vission and Straits Challenger.
Check on their shipping schedule and pick a date for your shipment. (i.e. Port Klang ETA is the date vessel starts sailing)
Next, go to their booking site, choose a new booking, proceed with the on-screen instructions, upload your documents and make your payment.
Note: In step#2, please check on both Custom clearance at the port of loading and discharge.
Once you’ve made the payment, you will get a receipt.
In the next 24-48 hours, the Giga Shipping staff will contact you and provide a customs declaration form. You will need to declare all the valuable item(s) in your vehicle and send it back to them.
Next, they’ll send you a barcode which you will need to print out and place it on your vehicle’s dashboard/windshield.
You will also be given an appointment date to send your vehicle to the port and a person in charge (PIC) contact number. Please contact the PIC to confirm the exact time you will be delivering your vehicle.
3. Pos Malaysia Logistics
Pos Malaysia Logistic uses Positive Brave & Positive Pioneer vessels.
Contact any of the Pos Malaysia Logistic staff, he/she will provide you with the sailing schedule. You then pick a date that you want your vehicle to be shipped.
The person who handled my booking was Mr Mohd Shamimy and his details are as per below:
Email: shamimy.kamarudin@pos.com.my
Office Phone: +603 5121 9988 (Ext 636)
Handphone: +6 011 1317 6642
If you are interested, you can contact him directly via Whatsapp or if you can’t get hold of him, you can contact any of the Pos Malaysia logistic staff as per below:
You will then be asked to make a payment and a receipt will be provided.
How To Send My Vehicle To Port Klang?
Depending on the shipping company, you will need to either send it to Westport or North Porth.
Follow the instructions below based on the provider you’ve chosen.
GMG Shipping (Westport)
On the delivery/appointment date, navigate to Westport Main Gate, park your vehicle somewhere near and register yourself at their counter.
Once you’ve registered, you will be given an entry slip and visitor pass.
You can now drive/ride your vehicle into the port and just before the entry point on the left, the port official will scan your visitor pass before they let you pass.
Now, just navigate to Giga Vehicle Transit Centre (Giga Yard Storage). You can either refer to Google Map or just follow the easy guide map below:
This is how it looks from the outside of the Vehicle Transit Centre. Just drive into the space and turn right.
Next, look up Giga mini office. Just park your vehicle here and provide your barcode which you’ve printed to their staff.
The staff will then inspect your vehicle, take some photos of your vehicle’s boot/boxes and guide you where to park.
Note: You will need to provide your vehicle key(s) as they will need to drive/ride into the RoRo Ship.
Finally, get them to sign the slip you got upon registration and walk (5 minutes) to the main gate back.
At the exit point, scan your visitor pass again and go back to the registration office to return the slip and the visitor pass.
That’s it and you’re done. Just drop an email to Giga saying you’ve completed the delivery and ask for the PIC contact number for the collection in East Malaysia.
You can also contact Giga Shipping at 603-5569 1188
KGTrans & Pos Malaysia (Northport)
On the appointed date, go to North Port Klang Vehicle Transit Centre (VTC) to send your Car or Motorcycle.
Once you’ve reached the North Port main entrance (Gate 1), you will need to register yourself and they’ll give you a visitor pass.
This is where you register yourself. Without a pass, you can’t access the VTC area to deliver your vehicle.
If you followed the Google Map (From Main Entrance), you will arrive at the Vehicle Transit Centre (VTC).
At this Vehicle Transit Centre (VTC), you will meet the person in charge and he will do a final check on your vehicle to see if there are any scratches, damages etc. and record it.
Once it is done, you can hand over him/her your vehicle key. (They will need to drive/ride into the RoRo Ship on the sailing date).
That’s it, you’re done! Someone from the VTC will provide you with transport (RM5/pax) to the main entrance area so you can return your pass.
How To Track Ship Online?
First of all, you will need to get the vessel/ship name from the company you use to ship your vehicle.
To track, go to the Vessel Finder or Marine Traffic website and enter the ship name. In this example, my motorcycle was on the Malaysian Passion vessel.
Once you’ve entered your ship name, you can see its current status. The most important part is the position received status. Here you can determine the latest update of your ship.
If you click on the map, you can get a closer look at its current location. In the image below, the ship has arrived at Port Klang.
For further information on clearance, you will need to contact the person in charge who is assigned by the shipping company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Types of services provided
- Port to Port – Service includes shipment of vehicle from the Port of Loading to the Port of Discharge.
- Port to Door – Service includes shipment of vehicle from the Port of Loading and delivery of the vehicle to your preferred location.
- Door to Port – Service includes the collection of vehicles from your preferred location and shipment of vehicles to the Port of Discharge.
- Door to Door – Full service of vehicle collection from your preferred location to delivery of the vehicle to your preferred location.
Vehicle Shipping price to Sabah/Sarawak and vice versa
Please contact the shipping companies as the price changes from time to time.
How much does the Door to Door service cost?
It depends on the location of pick up, type of vehicle etc. Contact the service provider.
How long does it take for the RoRo ship to arrive at its destination?
Usually between 10-14 days (Including customs clearance). If you have time limitations on your trip, just take it as 21 days to be sure.
When is the latest I need to deliver my vehicle to the transit area?
5 days before the sailing schedule or contact the person in charge for confirmation.
What does the insurance cover?
Damages to your vehicle beyond repair.
Can I send a vehicle from Sabah / Sarawak to Port Klang?
Yes, you can. Please contact the shipping companies.
Where can I send my vehicle to and/or collect it from?
- Port Klang
- Kuching
- Bintulu
- Labuan
- Kota Kinabalu
Do they wrap the vehicle or put it in a container?
No, it’s a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) service.
Can I be on the RoRo Ship/Vessel?
Only their staff are permitted to be on their ship.
What are the storage charges like If I don’t pick it up on time?
The storage charges change from time to time. At the time of updating this post, the charges are as below:
Note: The charges below are for Kota Kinabalu port and to get the latest pricing, please contact your shipping company.
Where is the pick-up point in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
Previously the collection port was in the city itself but they have now moved to Sepangar bay, which is about 20 km away from the city.
- Google Map: Sepangar Bay
- GPS Coordinates: 6.066963, 116.125461
Once your vehicle has arrived, the shipping company will provide you with a person in charge contact number from which you can do the necessary arrangement to pick up your vehicle.
Conclusion
Overall, I had a good experience with all the shipping companies as stated in this article. When it comes to price, KGTrans seems to be the cheapest of all. Since the pricing changes from time to time, I would recommend contacting all of them to get the best deals.
Important Note: It is common that valuable item(s) to go missing from your vehicle and there is nothing you can do about it.
If you’re on a motorcycle and have panniers/top-box, DO NOT provide the shipping company with the box keys. You can also use stretch film/wrap to secure your boxes.
Have you tried shipping your vehicle to east Malaysia? How was your experience?
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