• 🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

  📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Georgetown
  🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure international transport
  🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
  📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
  🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA
  💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

  Whether you’re shipping to Guyana for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience from start to finish.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Guyanese Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Port of Georgetown, with inland delivery options to Linden and beyond.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Guyana. With regular sailings to the Port of Georgetown and inland delivery to Linden, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port & Inland Delivery: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to the Port of Georgetown or inland facilities in Linden

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Guyanese Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Guyana’s main entry point — the Port of Georgetown, with inland delivery options to Linden. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Guyanese customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

🚤 Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Guyana
At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Guyana’s main entry port — Georgetown, with inland delivery options to Linden. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Guyanese customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Guyana

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Guyana’s expanding oil, mining, construction, and agricultural sectors have created strong demand for reliable imports of heavy machinery and equipment. At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting oversized and industrial cargo from the USA to Guyana’s main port — Georgetown — with secure, efficient, and fully compliant logistics solutions, including inland delivery to Linden.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential machinery for Guyana’s agricultural and forestry sectors

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team also manages the transport of large-scale machinery for construction, mining, and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining & Earthmoving Equipment

• At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Guyana’s main seaport, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and machinery across the country.

  📍 Port of Georgetown – Guyana’s primary international trade hub, handling containerized cargo, RoRo shipments, vehicles, and general imports/exports

  🏢 Bonded Warehouses & Inland Facilities in Guyana

  📍 Georgetown Free Zone – bonded storage and customs clearance for vehicles, containers, and commercial cargo
  📍 Linden – key inland hub for bonded storage and distribution, supporting Guyana’s mining, forestry, and industrial sectors

• 🛳️ East Coast USA (New York, Baltimore, Newark, Savannah → Georgetown): 8–12 days 🚀 Fastest Route
  🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → Georgetown): 10–14 days
  🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle → Georgetown via transshipment): 20–25 days

  ⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

  👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast to Georgetown typically offers the shortest transit time (8–12 days), making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. It offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping method to Guyana’s main port in Georgetown, with inland connections to Linden.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. Available in 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container options to help lower costs. Perfect for customers seeking extra protection and security during shipment to Guyana.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
Guyana’s growing oil, mining, and agricultural industries require reliable imports of tractors, harvesters, excavators, and other heavy equipment. We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions designed for oversized and non-standard cargo, ensuring safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery to Georgetown and beyond.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Guyana, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in Guyana – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Guyanese Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays.

To export your vehicle and import it into Guyana, you'll need:

• ✅ Original vehicle title (no liens)

• ✅ Bill of sale

• ✅ Valid passport or photo ID

• ✅ Foreign TAX ID (TIN) for consignee

Shipping a boat from the USA to Guyana’s main port — Georgetown — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Guyanese customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Guyana:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to the Port of Georgetown.

6. Customs Clearance in Guyana – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements, with inland transport options to Linden and beyond.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Guyanese regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Guyana, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Guyana

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to delivery to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major issues or leaks, to be accepted for shipping.

• Guyanese Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or extra charges.

Guyana enforces strict age limits on imported vehicles, based on the date of manufacture:

Vehicle Type Maximum Age Allowed

🚗 Passenger Cars 8 years

🚙 Pickup Trucks 4 years

🚌 Buses 4 years

🚛 Commercial Trucks - Varies by type (often 4–6 years)

⚠️ Vehicles older than the stated limits will not be cleared by customs.

🔄 Steering Orientation

• Only right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles are permitted in Guyana.

• Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles are prohibited, regardless of age or type.

Guyana drives on the left side of the road, and importing LHD vehicles is illegal, even with modifications.

Understanding prohibited and restricted imports is essential to avoid penalties or shipment delays when importing goods into Guyana. Below is an updated list of banned and regulated products along with the reasons for these restrictions.

Prohibited Imports

The following products cannot be imported into Guyana:

• ❌ Counterfeit and substandard coins – Public order

• ❌ Food unsuitable for human consumption – Public health

• ❌ Indecent printed articles – Public morality

• ❌ Infected cattle, sheep, or other animals, or animal parts (hides, skins, horns, hoofs, carcasses) – To prevent communicable diseases

• ❌ Matches containing white or yellow phosphorus – Health regulations

• ❌ Goods violating trademarks or without country-of-origin labeling – Trademark legislation

• ❌ Prepared opium and opium pipes – Public health

• ❌ Shaving brushes from Japan – Technical regulation (due to past tetanus risks)

• ❌ Fictitious stamps or materials to create them – Public order

• ❌ Goods prohibited by any other Guyanese law – N/A

Understanding Guyana’s import regulations is essential to avoid penalties, confiscation, or shipment delays. Below is a clear overview of prohibited items and restricted goods requiring permits or licenses.

❌ Prohibited Imports

The following products cannot be imported into Guyana under any circumstances:

• Counterfeit or substandard coins – Public order

• Food unfit for human consumption – Public health

• Indecent printed articles – Public morality

• Infected animals or animal parts (cattle, sheep, hides, skins, horns, hoofs, carcasses) – Preventing disease

• Matches containing white or yellow phosphorus – Health regulations

• Goods violating trademarks or missing country-of-origin labels – Trademark compliance

• Prepared opium and opium pipes – Public health

• Shaving brushes from Japan – Technical regulation (historic tetanus risk)

• Fictitious stamps or materials to produce them – Public order

• Any other goods prohibited under Guyanese law – Legal compliance

⚠️ Restricted Imports (Permit Required)

Some products may be imported into Guyana only with special authorization:

• Arms & Ammunition – Written permission from the Commissioner of Police (Public safety)

• Narcotics & derivatives (cocaine, heroin, cannabis, etc.) – License from the Chief Medical Officer (Public health)

• Imitation banknotes – Approval required from the Commissioner-General (Public order)

• Spirits & wine – Must comply with volume/packaging rules (e.g., casks of at least 41 liters) to prevent smuggling

• Tobacco, cigars & cigarettes – Import allowed only in complete packages of 9.1 kg net weight or more (Anti-smuggling)

• Tobacco extracts or concentrates – Controlled by the Commissioner-General with Ministerial approval

• Goods restricted under other Guyanese laws – Case-specific regulations apply

• Exotic fish – License required from the Chief Agricultural Officer (Protecting local aquatic species)

• Cinematographic films – Certification by the Minister of Public Order & Morality

• Printed materials harmful to safety or national defense – Restricted by the Minister of Public Safety

• Vehicles imported as gifts or by returning Guyanese citizens – Cannot be sold, transferred, or disposed of within 3 years of import (Tax exemption condition)