Kuching is the capital of Sarawak and the main destination for shipping vehicles from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak. Senari Port (formerly known as Kuching Port) is located in Pending, near the Kuching city centre, and serves as the main terminal for cargo and vehicles.
About Kuching Port (Senari Port)
Senari Port is operated by the Kuching Port Authority and is the main port in Sarawak for vehicle shipping. The port receives vessels from Port Klang weekly.
- Location: Pending, about 5 km from the Kuching city centre
- Operator: Kuching Port Authority (KPA)
- Facilities: Cargo terminal, RoRo area, customs office, vehicle yard
- Advantage: Very close to the city centre — convenient for vehicle collection
Shipping Routes to Kuching
All shipments to Kuching begin from Port Klang. The Kuching route is the cheapest and shortest route to Borneo.
Port Klang → Kuching
3-5 days
RM 2,150
Johor Bahru → Kuching
4-6 days
RM 2,700
Kuala Lumpur → Kuching
4-6 days
RM 2,400
Pulau Pinang → Kuching
4-6 days
RM 2,700
The Vehicle Receiving Process in Kuching
- The vessel arrives at Senari Port — After a 3-5 day voyage from Port Klang, the vessel docks at the Pending terminal in Kuching.
- Vehicle unloading — Vehicles are unloaded from the RoRo vessel or removed from the container in the port area.
- Customs clearance — Our agent in Kuching handles the customs and Sarawak JPJ documentation. The process usually takes 1-2 working days.
- Vehicle inspection — The vehicle's condition is inspected after the voyage. Any damage is covered by marine insurance.
- Handover to the owner — You can collect the vehicle in Kuching, or we deliver it to your address via a local jockey drive.
Other Destinations in Sarawak from Kuching
Besides Kuching, we also arrange shipping to other towns in Sarawak:
- Sri Aman — ~3 hours' drive from Kuching
- Sibu — ~6 hours' drive from Kuching, or transit by coastal vessel
- Bintulu — A direct route from Port Klang (RM2,650, 5-7 days). No transit in Kuching required.
- Miri — ~12 hours' drive from Kuching, or a domestic flight + jockey drive
- Kota Samarahan — ~30 minutes from Kuching
- Serian — ~1 hour from Kuching
For all Sarawak routes, visit the Sarawak car shipping service page.
Why Is Kuching the Top Choice?
- Lowest price — RM2,150 for a sedan, cheaper than the Sabah route
- Fastest transit — Just 3-5 days from Port Klang
- Port near the city — Senari Port is only 5 km from central Kuching
- Local agent — Our team in Kuching is ready to assist with customs clearance and handover
