Ship a Car
to Sarawak
Complete Service 2026
Car shipping from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak with prices starting from RM2,150 (sedan) and RM1,250 (motorcycle). RoRo & Container ships from Port Klang to Kuching Port and Bintulu Port — door-to-door to Miri, Sibu, Limbang, Lawas and all of Sarawak.
3K+
Cars to Sarawak
4-6 days
Transit Time
2 Ports
Kuching & Bintulu
Route
Port Klang → Sarawak
Car Shipping Prices to Sarawak
Costs for all vehicle types from Port Klang to Kuching & Bintulu Ports — port-to-port including basic port charges.
Port Klang → Kuching
Sedan / SUV / MPV
Port Klang → Kuching
Motorcycle
Port Klang → Bintulu
Sedan / SUV / MPV
Port Klang → Kuching (via Bintulu)
Sedan / SUV / MPV
Kuching → Port Klang
Sedan / SUV / MPV
Kuching → Port Klang
Motorcycle
Calculate the Cost of Shipping a Car to Sarawak
Choose your destination (Kuching, Bintulu) and vehicle type for a cost estimate.
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Prices are rough estimates subject to current changes in fuel surcharge (BAF) and slot availability. For Jockey Drive, prices are subject to vehicle condition (drivable). Car Carrier is subject to truck schedule (3-7 working days).
Ship a Motorcycle to Sarawak RM1,250
A direct motorcycle shipping service from Port Klang to Kuching Port, or to Bintulu Port for access to Miri. All types of motorcycles are accepted — from kapchai to superbike. Motorcycles are secured with special brackets and fully covered by marine insurance throughout the voyage to Sarawak.
To Kuching
RM1,250
Port Klang → Kuching
To Bintulu
RM1,650
Access to Miri / Limbang
Car Shipping & Delivery Services to Sarawak
Everything related to shipping a car to Sarawak — pricing, schedule, documents, guides and shipping methods.
Shipping Prices to Sarawak
2026 price list for Kuching, Bintulu, Miri and all of Sarawak
Sarawak Sailing Schedule
Weekly sailings to Kuching Port & Bintulu Port
How-To & Guide
A complete guide to shipping a car to Sarawak
RoRo Sarawak
The most economical Roll-on Roll-off method
Door-to-Door Sarawak
Pick up from home, deliver straight to your Sarawak address
Marine Insurance
Every car to Sarawak is fully covered
Kuching Port
Senari Port information, Sarawak's main destination
Port Klang Hub
Our loading yard before sailing to Sarawak
Ship a Car to Any Town in Sarawak
Choose the best port for your destination — Kuching for Southern Sarawak, Bintulu for Northern Sarawak & Miri.
Kuching
Sarawak state capital — 12km from Senari Port
Bau
Historic gold-mining town
Serian
Agro & processing hub
Sri Aman
Old town on the Lupar River
Sarikei
Rejang River sailing hub
Sibu
Central Sarawak commercial hub
Mukah
Fishing town & oil discovery zone
Kapit
Rejang River interior — boat access
Bintulu
LNG & petrochemical hub — direct destination
Miri
Oil & gas hub — 175km from Bintulu
Limbang
Brunei border — beyond Miri
Lawas
Far north of Sarawak — Sabah border
Distances are estimates from the port to the town centre. Jockey drive costs depend on distance — contact us for an exact quote.
Kuching Port vs Bintulu Port
Sarawak has TWO main ports for car shipping from Peninsular Malaysia. Choose the one closest to your destination to save on jockey drive costs.
Kuching Port (Senari Wharf)
The main port of Southern Sarawak, located in Senari, Kuching. Operated by Kuching Port Authority. The unloading hub for Kuching, Bau, Serian, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu and central Sarawak.
Recommended for:
Kuching, Bau, Serian, Sri Aman, Sibu, Sarikei (≤310km)
Bintulu Port
The industrial port at Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, home to the Petronas LNG hub (the largest in the world). The best choice if your destination is Miri (175km), Limbang, Lawas, or the northern Sarawak region.
Recommended for:
Bintulu, Miri, Limbang, Lawas, Mukah (northern Sarawak)
Petronas LNG Hub — Sarawak's largest industrial port
Sarawak Customs Clearance Process
Sarawak has its own customs and immigration authorities. Car clearance is handled by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Sarawak branch. We handle all the documents on your behalf — this is the actual process that takes place.
Ship Arrives at the Sarawak Port
The RoRo/Container ship arrives at Kuching Port or Bintulu after a 4-6 day voyage. The port receives the vessel manifest and begins the documentation process.
Day 4-6Submit Documents to Sarawak Customs
Our agent submits the AK90 (BL), a copy of the registration, and a copy of the IC to the Royal Malaysian Customs Sarawak branch. For Kuching: the Senari branch. For Bintulu: the Bintulu branch.
Day 5-7Sarawak Customs Clearance
Sarawak Customs verifies the documents and the car's ID (chassis, engine number). The process usually takes 1-2 working days. Sarawak Immigration is not involved for the car (only for the owner if staying >90 days).
1-2 daysPickup or Door-to-Door
You can collect it yourself at the port (bring your original IC), or choose jockey drive — our driver drives the car all the way to your address in Kuching, Miri, Sibu or any Sarawak destination.
Same dayDistance & Drive Time from Sarawak Ports
Sarawak is vast — Kuching to Miri is 790km (a 12-hour drive). Use this table to choose the best port and delivery method.
| Destination Town | Origin Port | Land Distance | Estimated Time | Recommended Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuching (City Centre) | Kuching | 12 km | 20 min | Self-drive / Grab |
| Bau | Kuching | 40 km | 45 min | Jockey Drive |
| Serian | Kuching | 70 km | 1 hr 15 min | Jockey Drive |
| Sri Aman | Kuching | 200 km | 3 hr 30 min | Jockey Drive |
| Sarikei | Kuching | 270 km | 4 hr 30 min | Jockey / Carrier |
| Sibu | Kuching | 310 km | 5 hr | Carrier (recommended) |
| Mukah | Kuching | 430 km | 7 hr | Carrier (recommended) |
| Bintulu (City) | Bintulu | 25 km | 30 min | Self-drive / Grab |
| Miri | Bintulu | 175 km | 2 hr 30 min | Jockey Drive |
| Niah | Bintulu | 85 km | 1 hr 15 min | Jockey Drive |
| Limbang | Bintulu | 375 km | 5 hr 30 min | Carrier (recommended) |
| Lawas | Bintulu | 415 km | 6 hr | Carrier (recommended) |
| Kapit (via Sibu) | Kuching | 440 km | 8 hr + boat | Carrier + river |
* The Pan-Borneo Highway connects Kuching to Lawas. For routes ≥300 km, a Car Carrier is recommended to avoid wear-and-tear.
6 Major Sarawak Towns — Shipping Profiles
Every Sarawak town has its own context — industries, demographics, and the types of cars commonly shipped there.
Kuching
State CapitalPopulation: 700,000+
Sarawak's state capital, an administrative and commercial hub. The largest recipient of shipped cars — government staff, BSN/Sarawak Energy officers, and IT-sector expatriates. The city that gave rise to Sarawak's tech hub.
Common Car Types
Sedan, SUV, MPV
Miri
Oil & Gas HubPopulation: 350,000+
Sarawak's oil town — the history of Shell Malaysia began here (the first oil well in 1910). Shell and Petronas workers, and oil & gas contractors. Many 4x4 pickups for accessing offshore oil fields. Collection via Bintulu Port (175km).
Common Car Types
4x4 Pickup, SUV, Hilux
Bintulu
LNG HubPopulation: 220,000+
Sarawak's industrial city. Home to Petronas MLNG — the largest LNG terminal in the world. Car recipients include MLNG workers, industrial contractors, and expatriates. Bintulu Port itself is a shipping destination.
Common Car Types
Sedan, SUV, Industrial pickup
Sibu
Commercial HubPopulation: 250,000+
Central Sarawak hub. A trading town, especially for the Foochow Chinese community. A centre for the logging and plywood industries. Collection via Kuching Port (310km, 5-hour drive) — a Carrier is highly recommended.
Common Car Types
Sedan, SUV, Van
Limbang
Brunei BorderPopulation: 50,000+
A town on the Brunei border. Car recipients include oil/gas workers based in Brunei but living in Limbang. Collection via Bintulu Port (375km) — a Car Carrier is mandatory for this distance.
Common Car Types
Pickup, SUV
Sri Aman
Old TownPopulation: 60,000+
A historic town on the Lupar River — famous for the 'tidal bore' phenomenon. Car recipients include oil palm farmers, local government, and the Iban community. Collection via Kuching Port (200km, 3.5-hour drive).
Common Car Types
4x4 Pickup, SUV
Rainy Season & Sailing Schedule to Sarawak
The Port Klang to Sarawak route crosses the western South China Sea — more sheltered than the route to Sabah. But Sarawak itself gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
Sarawak Rainy Season
October – March
Sarawak receives heavy rain from the Northeast Monsoon. The ports keep operating but land delivery may be disrupted — especially mountain roads to Kapit, Mukah and village roads. Sailings from Port Klang to Kuching/Bintulu remain consistent at 4-6 days because the western South China Sea is more sheltered.
- Heavy rain in December-January can delay land delivery
- The Pan-Borneo Highway sometimes floods in low-lying areas
- Sailings stay consistent — sea routes are not much affected
Dry Season
April – September
The best season to ship a car to Sarawak. Consistent 4-5 day voyages, dry roads safe for long jockey drives to Miri/Limbang. The best weather to inspect and hand over the car.
- A consistent 2-ships-a-week schedule
- The Pan-Borneo Highway is dry — suitable for jockey drive
- May-August is peak season for relocating
The Difference Between Shipping a Car to Sarawak vs Sabah
Sarawak is closer than Sabah and slightly cheaper, but there are important differences in ports, land routes, and immigration.
| Factor | Sarawak | Sabah |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Port | Kuching (Senari) + Bintulu | Sapangar Bay (KK) only |
| Sea Distance from Port Klang | ~850 km | ~1,400 km |
| Sailing Duration | 4-6 days | 4-7 days |
| Sedan Price (from) | RM 2,150 | RM 2,480 |
| Motorcycle Price (from) | RM 1,250 | RM 1,250 |
| Immigration | Sarawak Immigration (own authority) | Federal Immigration |
| Number of Port Options | 2 (Kuching & Bintulu) | 1 (Sapangar) |
| Land Route from Port | Pan-Borneo Highway | Sabah Trunk Road |
| Monsoon Impact (Sailing) | Low-moderate | Moderate-high |
| Rain Impact (Land delivery) | High (daily rain) | Moderate |
Preparation Before Shipping a Car to Sarawak
In addition to the standard checklist for a 4-6 day voyage, Sarawak has extra requirements relating to immigration and interior roads.
Fuel Tank Maximum 1/4
Maritime rule — a full tank = a hazard. Drain it before shipping or the port will reject it.
Disable Alarm & Auto-Lock
A 4-6 day voyage can drain the battery if the alarm is sensitive. Disable it before drop-off.
Spare Tyre + Tools
Sarawak's interior roads (to Kapit, Mukah) are tougher. Make sure the spare tyre and tools are present.
Bring Your IC + Original Registration
Original/copy registration, IC, bank release letter. Sarawak Customs is strict — bring a hard copy of everything.
360° Car Photos
Take photos from 6 angles before drop-off. Document any existing scratches for an insurance claim.
Sarawak Immigration (if staying >90 days)
For owners who will live in Sarawak for more than 90 days — apply for a Social Visit Pass at Sarawak Immigration.
Choose Your Sarawak Shipping Method
Two main methods to ship a car to Sarawak — compare price, protection, and suitability.
RoRo Ship
Roll-on Roll-off
- Most economical & affordable price
- Ships depart every week
- Fast procedure — suitable for standard cars
- Cars placed on a covered deck
- Duration: 4-7 working days
- Personal belongings not allowed
Container
Exclusive (20ft / 40ft)
- Maximum protection from weather & dust
- Car locked inside a steel box
- Personal belongings can be included
- Suitable for luxury, vintage & modified cars
- Duration: 5-10 working days
- Higher price (Premium)
Door-to-Door
Carrier / Jockey Drive
- No need to go to the port yourself
- Picked up from home, delivered to your door
- Ideal for busy people / out-of-area
- Choice of Jockey (drive) or Carrier (truck)
- Duration: +1-3 extra days from port
- Extra cost RM200-RM900 depending on location
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prohibited Items Inside the Car
For maritime safety, the port and customs authorities take the issue of cargo inside vehicles seriously. STRICTLY PROHIBITED to carry flammable items, weapons, drugs, or smuggled goods.
For RoRo use, any personal belongings (clothes, boxes, tools) are at the owner's own risk and marine insurance coverage does NOT cover the loss of such items.
*Only the spare tyre, jack, and basic vehicle tools are officially allowed.
Our
Sarawak Shipping Process
From the quote to your car arriving in Sarawak — we handle every step. Including Sarawak Customs paperwork and delivery to your address in Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu or any destination.
Book a Sarawak SlotContact our customer service officer via WhatsApp or call. Provide basic details: car model, origin location, and delivery destination. We will give free advice on the best method (RoRo or Container).
You will receive a transparent official quote. No hidden costs. This quotation covers sea freight, port charges, marine insurance (optional), and handling fees.
Once you agree on the price, we will open a booking file. Ship slots are very limited, so we recommend booking at least 2 weeks before your desired sailing date.
You need to submit copies of important documents: Owner's IC, Vehicle Registration (VOC) JPJ, and a Bank Authorisation Letter (if the vehicle is still under a loan). Documents can be sent as softcopy first.
For 'Hire Purchase' vehicles, you must obtain a release letter from your bank branch. We can provide a sample letter to ease your dealings at the bank counter.
Send your vehicle to our Yard at Port Klang (Westport/Northport). If you are busy, we provide a 'Door-to-Door' service with an additional charge to collect the car from your home.
Before entering the port area, a 'Joint Inspection' will be carried out. We will photograph the car's exterior condition, rims, mirrors, and accessories for a shared security record.
The car will be placed in a secure storage area (Holding Area) within the port while waiting for the ship to arrive. This area is tightly guarded by the port auxiliary police.
Professional port drivers (Stevedores) will drive your car into the ship's hold (RoRo) and secure the tyres (lashing) to ensure the car does not move during the voyage.
The ship departs from Port Klang heading to Borneo. The journey takes an average of 7 to 14 days depending on sea weather conditions and the ship's port-of-call schedule.
The ship arrives at the port (Kota Kinabalu/Kuching/etc). The car is driven out and placed at the destination yard. This process involves verification of port customs data.
Our agent at the destination will handle the release documents (Release Order). All destination terminal charges are settled by us (if included in the package).
You will be contacted to collect the car. Please bring your original IC and driving licence. Inspect your vehicle before signing the receipt form. Done!
Sarawak Route Specialists Since 2024
Over 3,000 cars safely shipped to Sarawak — Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu and across the state.
SSM-Registered Company
Hantar Kereta Trading (SSM 202603144686, IP0626439-K). A legal and accountable operation.
Access to 2 Sarawak Ports
Choose Kuching or Bintulu — we handle the most economical route based on your destination.
All-Risk Marine Insurance
Every car to Sarawak is insured throughout the 4-6 day voyage.
Door-to-Door Sarawak
Pan-Borneo Highway access — jockey drive to Miri, Sibu, Limbang, Lawas.
JPJ + Sarawak Customs Paperwork
We handle the AK90, BL, and customs clearance at the Senari or Bintulu branch.
Sarawak Status Updates
From loading at Klang, the voyage, to arrival at Kuching or Bintulu.
Post-Arrival Agents
A network in Kuching, Miri, Bintulu to assist with customs and delivery.
Fast WhatsApp
Quick responses for quotes, the Sarawak sailing schedule, and vehicle status.
Trusted by Government Agencies for Sarawak
Government staff posted to Sarawak have used our services.
Registered with MOF
For civil servants posted to Sarawak who wish to use the ePerolehan system, Hantar Kereta Trading is registered with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.
Our Yard Before Cars Depart for Sarawak
A secure vehicle storage area at Port Klang
Sarawak Customer Experiences
Real customers who have shipped a car to Sarawak with us.
"First time shipping a car to Sarawak. Hantar Kereta Trading guided me from A to Z. Alhamdulillah the car arrived within 10 days without a scratch. Best service!"
Azlan Iskandar
Kuala Lumpur to Kuching
"Prices are very reasonable compared to other agents. I love their update system, always informing me of the ship status. Trusted agent."
Sarah Wong
Johor to Kota Kinabalu
"They helped simplify the bank matters. I was busy with work, so they arranged towing to collect the car from my home. Highly recommended for busy people."
Encik Rahim
Shah Alam to Tawau
"Very satisfied with this team's efficiency. Updates were very fast, and the best part was the car arrived in KK 3 days earlier than expected. The document process was easy too."
Farah Nazira
Seri Kembangan to Kota Kinabalu
"Professional and honest. The price in the quote was final, no sudden hidden charges when it reached the port. The staff were very patient in answering my questions."
Encik Danish
Melaka to Kuching
"Shipped a Hilux pickup to Sandakan. They handled everything from Kuantan to Sabah including the customs documents. The car arrived in good condition, no scratches. Pricing was clear from the start, recommended."
Hafiz Rahman
Kuantan to Sandakan
Real Delivery Records
See how we handle our customers' cars responsibly.
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Hantar Kereta Trading (Hantar Kereta Trading)
SSM: 202603144686 (IP0626439-K)
Address: 78-1, Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Kawasan 6, 41100 Klang, Selangor
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Phone: +60 11-6912 1039
Email: info@hantarkereta.net
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping a Car to Sarawak
Answers to popular questions about costs, schedule, documents, and the process to Sarawak.
What is the difference between 'car shipping' and 'sending a car' to Sarawak?
How much does it cost to ship a car to Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia?
How many days does shipping a car to Sarawak take?
Which ports are the car destinations in Sarawak?
What is the difference between shipping to Kuching vs Bintulu?
What are the Sarawak Immigration requirements for shipping a car?
Can I ship a motorcycle to Sarawak?
Can I ship a car from Sarawak to Peninsular Malaysia?
Which is more suitable for Sarawak, RoRo or Container?
Can you ship door-to-door to Miri or Bintulu?
What documents are required to ship a car to Sarawak?
Is there any additional tax for shipping a car to Sarawak?
How long does it take to transfer the registration to Sarawak JPJ?
Does Sarawak have a car age limit for entry?
Can the Pan-Borneo Highway be used for delivery in Sarawak?
What is the sailing schedule for shipping a car to Sarawak?
Is marine insurance included for Sarawak?
Can I leave belongings in the car when shipping to Sarawak?
When is the best time to ship a car to Sarawak?
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