Roro Shipping

RORO shipping

Thank you for visiting Forward Air, your premier provider of Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) shipping solutions. We are a leader in offering safe and secure RORO solutions that facilitate the smooth transportation of your vehicle and machinery. Find out the reasons why Forward Air is your go-to option when it comes to RORO shipping. This ensures that the cargo is transported on time and off without a hitch.

Why should you choose Forward Air for RORO Shipping?

  1. Experience: with years of expertise working in the shipping business, we’ve perfected the art of RORO transport. Our knowledge and expertise guarantee the security and safety of your assets.
  2. Global Network: Forward Air boasts a vast worldwide network that connects customers to RORO shipping companies around the world. The cargo you ship can easily reach markets across the world with safe Cargo Service In Dubai .
  3. Efficiency: The importance of time in the field of logistics. Our fast RORO services are specifically designed to reduce delays and ensure that you bring your equipment and vehicles to their final destination on time.
  4. Tailored solutions: We recognize that each RORO delivery is distinct. We can tailor solutions to fulfill your particular needs regardless of whether you’re transporting cars, trucks, or construction equipment.

Our Comprehensive RORO Services

Forward Air provides a wide variety of RORO services that can meet your various needs:

  1. Vehicle Shipping: No matter if you’re shipping a single car or a whole fleet of vehicles, our RORO vessels can take care of trucks, cars, and many more. The vehicles you transport are loaded and removed safely and securely.
  2. Heavy machinery transport: Equipment for construction such as agricultural machinery and industrial vehicles require special handling. Our RORO services are specifically designed to make sure that the transport is safe of heavy equipment.
  3. Global Destinations: The Global Destinations RORO network is spread across the globe connecting you with key ports as well as destinations around the world. Wherever you’re looking to deliver your cargo, we’ll have your back.
  4. Real-Time Tracking: Keep up-to-date on the condition of your RORO shipment by using our top-of-the-line tracking system. It will give you peace of mind knowing exactly where your valuables are at all times.
  5. Expert Advice: Are you unsure what the ramifications of RORO shipping? Our team of experts is prepared to give you expert advice and address all of your concerns.

What is the reason? RORO Shipping is Important

The Roll-On/Roll-Off method is the most popular way to transport large machinery and vehicles. It is used because of a myriad of reasons:

  • Effectiveness: RORO vessels are made to be efficient and quick in loading and unloading. This reduces time to turnaround.
  • Security: Your shipment is secured within the vessel to reduce any chance of damage in transportation.
  • Cost-effective: RORO shipping is typically more affordable than alternative methods, which makes it a cost-effective option for both individuals and businesses.
  • Multi-purpose: RORO vessels can be used to transport a variety of sizes and types of cargo including trucks and cars to heavy machines.

Select Forward Air for Seamless RORO Shipping

We at Forward Air, we’re committed to excellence in each RORO shipping. We recognize the significance of the cargo you send us and we are committed to ensuring it’s secure and on-time arrival at the location.

Get what it’s like to experience the Forward Air advantage in RORO shipping. Call us now for a discussion of your particular requirements and allow us to transport your shipment to its final location with care and precision.

Forward Air – Your trusted partner for RORO Shipping Services

ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF (RORO or RO-RO) Ships Are Ferries Designed To Carry Wheeled Cargo, Such As Cars, Trucks, Semi-Trailer Trucks, Trailers, And Railroad Cars, That Are Driven On And Off The Ship On Their Own Wheels Or Using A Platform Vehicle, Such As A Self-Propelled Modular Transporter. For Cargo That Is Not Self-Propelled, The Cargo Is Placed On Handling Equipment With Wheels On The Terminal To Roll The Cargo On And Off The Vessel. The Cargo Then Remains On The Handling Equipment For The Entire Sea Voyage. Inside A RORO Vessel It Works Like A Parking House, With Ramps Connecting The Decks.

The Cargo Is Rolled Onboard To The Appropriate Deck, Depending On The Cargo’s Weight, Height And Length, And Safely Secured With Lashings To The Vessel’s Deck.  The Vessel Decks Have Different Strength And Heights, Enabling A RORO Vessel To Carry A Mix Of Cargo. The Ro-Ro Ship Is Different From Lolo (Lift-On Lift-Off) Ship That Uses A Crane To Load The Cargo. The Vehicles In The Ship Are Loaded And Unloaded By Means Of Built-In Ramps. Normally These Ramps Are Made Towards The Stern (Backside) Of The Ship. In Some Ships, They Are Also Found On The Bow Side (Front) As Well As The Sides. The Vessel Can Be Of Both Military And Civilian Types.

Unlike Other Cargos That Are Measured In Metric Tones, The RORO Cargo Is Measured In A Unit Called Lanes In Meters (Lims). LIM Is Calculated By Multiplying Cargo Length In Meters By The Number Of Decks And By Its Width In Lanes. The Lane Width Will Differ From Vessel To Vessel And There Are A Number Of Industry Standards.

PURE CAR CARRIERS (PCC) / PURE CAR TRUCK CARRIERS (PCTC)
Pure Car Carriers (PCC)/Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTC) Have A Box-Like Framework, With The Arrangement Of Ramps To Load And Unload The Cargo. The Pure Car Carrier Is Used To Transport Only Cars Whereas PCTC Is Used To Transport All Types Of Vehicles. These Consist Of A Quarter Ramp In A Stern, 2 Ramps On Both The Sides, Covered Internal Ramps And Host Able Decks Are Used To Transfer The Cars Into Multi-Level Decks. Vehicles Drive Directly Into The Ship And Via Internal Ramp System To Various Decks.

ROPAX
ROPAX Is An Acronym For Roll On/Roll Off A Passenger. It Is A RORO Vessel Built For Freight Vehicle Transport With Passenger Accommodation. The Vessels With Facilities For More Than 500 Passengers Are Often Referred To As Cruise Ferries.

ROLO
ROLO Is An Acronym For Roll-On Lift-Off Vessel. It Is Also A Hybrid Vessel Type With Ramps Serving Vehicle Decks But The Other Cargo Decks Are Accessible Only By Crane. These Vessels Are Capable Of Carrying Both Vehicles And General Cargo Or Heavy Metals. Since The Weight Of General Cargo Items Or The Heavy Metal Pieces May Exceed The Payload Of The Ramp, Ship/Shore Cranes Can Be Used To Load And Discharge The Cargo Directly Into The Hold.

CONRO
The CONRO Vessel Is A Hybrid Between A Ro-Ro And A Container Ship. This Type Of Vessel Uses The Area Below The Decks For Vehicle Storage While Stacking Containerized Freight On The Top Of The Decks. In Some Vessels, There Are Such Arrangements Where The Vessel Is Divided Into 2 Parts, The Under Deck Of One Side Has Cell Guides Wherein The Containers Can Be Loaded And The Other Side Under Deck Has All Arrangements For Carrying Cars Or Other Such Vehicles. Full Cargo Carrying Space On Deck Is Used For Carrying Containers.

ADVANTAGES OF A RO-RO SHIP
A RO-RO Ship Offers A Number Of Advantages Over Traditional Ships. Some Of The Advantages Are As Follows:
For The Shipper, The Advantage Is Speed. Since Cars And Lorries Can Drive Straight On To The Ship At One Port And Then Drive Off At The Other Port Within A Few Minutes Of The Ship Docking, It Saves A Lot Of Time Of The Shipper.

It Can Also Integrate Well With Other Transport Development, Such As Containers. The Use Of Customs-Sealed Units Has Enabled Frontiers To Be Crossed With The Minimum Of Delay. Therefore, It Increases The Speed And Efficiency Of The Shipper.

The Ship Has Also Proved Extremely Popular With Holidaymakers And Private Car Owners. It Has Significantly Contributed To The Growth Of Tourism. A Person Can Take His Car From One Country To Another By The Sea With The Help Of A Ro-Ro Vessel.

The Main Criteria For RORO Shipping Is The Cargo Must Have Wheels. This Includes:

  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Trucks And Other Heavy Goods Vehicles
  • Vans
  • Construction Equipment Or Vehicles
  • Mining Equipment On Wheels
  • Equipment, Including Heavy Equipment
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Trailers
  • Railroad Carriages
  • Specialist Vehicles
  • Boats Including Yachts
  • And More
  • Mobile Homes, Caravans, And Rvs

In Addition, RORO Is Suitable For Vehicles Of Any Size Or Weight Including Heavy Machinery Or High Vehicles.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RORO AND CONTAINER SHIPPING?

RORO Essentially Means Your Cargo Is Rolled Onto The Ship Or Ferry At The Departure Port And Then Off Again At The Destination Port. The Ships And Ferries Have Specially Constructed Ramps And Cargo Bays To Facilitate This.
Your Vehicles Or Cargo Can Roll On And Off Under Their Power Or They Can Be Pushed/Pulled Using Specialist Equipment Operated By Port Personnel.
Once The Vehicle Or Cargo Is On The Vessel, It Is Secured Using Blocks, Braces, And Ties. This Ensures It Doesn’t Move Or Get Damaged During The Journey. Also, The Cargo Areas Of The Ship Are Secured To Protect Your Vehicles Or Other Wheeled Cargo From The Elements.
Container Transportation, On The Other Hand, Involves Lifting Cargo On And Off The Vessel Using A Crane. The Cargo Is Usually Inside A Container.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RORO
Our RORO Shipping Options Are Fast, Reliable, And Safe, Plus You Can Ship Vehicles And Other Wheeled Cargo To Almost Any Destination. There Are Two Important Things To Remember About RORO Shipping, However.
Firstly, You Should Make Sure You Have Adequate Insurance Cover Just Like You Would For Other Forms Of Freight. Secondly, You Can’t Include Personal Belongings With A Vehicle That Is Being Shipped Using The RORO Method. If You Need To Include Personal Belongings, You Should Consider Container Shipping Instead.

RORO BENEFITS
RORO Is The Simplest Way Of Shipping Most Cargo On Wheels, Including Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, And Vans. As It Is The Simplest, It Is Usually The Cheapest Too.
One Of The Ways Costs Are Kept Low With RORO Is You Don’t Need To Prepare The Cargo In The Same Way You Need To If You Are Shipping In A Container. When Using Container Shipping, The Cargo Needs To Be Packed In The Container, Transported, And/Or Stored, All Of Which Adds To Your Overall Costs.
Because Of The Points Mentioned Above, RORO Shipping Is The Faster Option.

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE RORO SERVICES?

  • When You Want To Ship A Vehicle Or Other Type Of Cargo That Has Wheels
  • When You Don’t Need To Include Personal Or Additional Items With The Vehicle
  • If You Want A Simple And Fast Option
  • When You Want To Keep Costs Low

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