Roll-on Roll-off

4th June 2026 by Roll-on Roll-off

What is roll-on-roll-off?

Roll-on-roll-off (RoRo) is a method of shipping wheeled vehicles on specially designed vessels that allow vehicles to be driven or towed on and off the ship. RoRo can be a cost-effective method of shipping a standard car internationally — the vehicle is driven onto the vessel at the origin port and driven off at the destination port, without being loaded into a container. There are disadvantages, however, as it is less secure and personal items can’t be transported with the vehicle.

Also known as: RORO, roll-on roll-off shipping

 PSS Tip: For most cases, container shipping may be preferable as it provides more protection, and you can transport your household goods together with your car in the same container.