RoRo Shipping

RoRo Shipping
Service Overview

RoRo Shipping

RoRo vehicle shipping

Roll-On Roll-Off — Vehicle & Wheeled Cargo Specialists

Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) shipping is the most efficient method for transporting wheeled cargo — vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, mining machinery, and agricultural equipment. Unlike container shipping, RoRo vessels feature built-in vehicle decks with ramps, allowing cargo to be driven or towed directly on and off the vessel, eliminating the need for cranes and reducing handling costs.

How It Works

Our RoRo Shipping Process

1

Vehicle Inspection

Pre-shipment condition report with photographs to document the vehicle's state before loading.

2

Port Delivery

Vehicle or equipment driven or towed to the RoRo terminal at the load port.

3

Vessel Booking

We secure space on suitable RoRo or ConRo (combination container/RoRo) vessels.

4

Export Customs

China export declaration or origin country customs clearance filed.

5

Ocean Transit

Standard RoRo transit time for key routes.

6

Discharge & Delivery

Vehicle or equipment driven off at destination port, cleared through customs, and delivered.

Key Features

What's Included

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All Wheeled Vehicles

Cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, tractors, construction machinery, and agricultural equipment.

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Cost Effective

RoRo rates for vehicles are typically lower per unit than container equivalent for single vehicles.

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Low Handling Risk

Drive-on/drive-off handling avoids the crane lifts associated with container shipping, reducing damage risk.

Industries Served

Who Uses This Service

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Automotive Importers

Used and new vehicle importers from China and Japan to Africa and the Americas.

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Construction

Earthmovers, excavators, dump trucks, and concrete equipment.

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Agriculture

Tractors, combine harvesters, irrigation equipment, and farming machinery.

Why Marwest LLC

Our Competitive Advantage

All Sizes From Motorcycles to Mining Trucks
3 Major RoRo Trades Served
28–35 Days China–Africa RoRo Transit
100% Pre/Post Condition Reporting
Global Coverage

Worldwide Network

Global shipping network

From China to the World

Marwest LLC operates from offices in Houston, Atlanta, Shandong, Namibia, South Africa, and Lomé — giving every shipment local expertise at origin and destination. Our agent network extends this coverage to 45+ countries, providing compliant customs clearance, inland distribution, and client support wherever your cargo travels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Non-running vehicles can be shipped via RoRo using towing equipment, though some RoRo operators require minimum clearance. Flat rack containers may be an alternative.

Yes. All vehicles exported from China require a GACC export declaration. Our China team manages this as part of the service.
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