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Roll-on/Ro-Ro (often written RoRo) is often the easiest way to transport cars, motorcycles, trucks or any other type of wheeled cargo. This is the fast, efficient and most cost-effective way to transport cars or similar goods.
As you might guess from the name, roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) boats are designed to allow cars and other vehicles to be directly driven or towed onto a boat using their own wheels. Once on board, they’re securely fastened to the deck of the ship in a wind and water resistant boat – think of it as a giant underground car park. Click here to see the inside look of a roll-on, roll-on container.
If you just want to move an empty vehicle on your own, RoRo is the ideal mode of transport, it’s much cheaper than container shipping, although the downside of shipping this way is that you’re not allowed to bring any personal items with your cargo, except for a spare tire/ It has to be completely empty apart from the jacks/logs etc – all of which are considered “”part of the vehicle”” and can be traveled with the car as it would normally be in everyday use.
20ft/40ft container
If you’re moving abroad, you may need to ship extra items, tools, equipment or furniture along with your car, so it’s worth buying a 20ft or 40ft container and filling it with your car and other personal items.
At Willship, we typically ship vehicles in 20-foot containers. Once the vehicle is loaded into the 20-foot container, there is usually still enough room for a raffle box or a few boxes of personal items. You can also fill your vehicle with anything you like, as long as you keep a content list. If you want to see what can fit in a 20ft container, click here to see our article on how much space is in a 20ft container.
Shipping a car in a container is the safest option and the preferred option for valuable vehicles as it has the least chance of any damage during transit. However, container shipping is a more expensive option for moving cars.
Ro-Ro vs. Container Shipping: Cost Differences
As mentioned earlier, roll-on-roll shipping is often the cheapest shipping method, even when compared to the different container shipping methods. For example, a standard sized car costs $850 to ship from the US to Belgium by ro-ro, while container shipping costs anywhere from $900 to $2,000.
Let’s take a look at what determines the difference in shipping costs between different container shipping methods.
Drying Vessels vs. Tall Cube Drying Vessels
Dry cargo containers are used to transport most types of cargo, and the size and purpose of the container are largely determined by the container manufacturer, age, and eventual owner. There are 20′ and 40′ drying container types.
In contrast to drying containers, tall cube drying containers provide extra height. There are 40′ and 45′ tall cube drying containers.
Exclusive vs Shared Containers
If you choose container shipping, the cost of shipping your vehicle overseas will depend on whether you choose a dedicated container or a shared container. Exclusive container shipping is more expensive than shared container shipping. Also, it is by far the most expensive shipping method compared to other container shipping methods and roll-on/roll-off shipping.
Safety
One of the safest ways to sail around the world in almost the most popular ports. If you are shipping a brand new or luxury car, the container shipping method ensures that your car arrives without any damage. Workers load the car into a container, which is then secured with nylon, ratchet or wedge straps so that it doesn’t move during transport. In addition, wooden brackets are placed around the tires of each vehicle and nailed to the floor for proper fixation.
To save money, keep your extras like tires, maintenance machinery, etc. in your container. The container shipping method will ensure that your cargo arrives safely at the port of your choice. These containers meet strict regulations to ensure that they are structurally sound, waterproof and do not allow damage to components.
