5 Tips For Shipping A Car Using RORO
Shipping services come in all forms, from air to land to sea. LA 24-7 Forwarder works with many clients on understanding some essential tips in preparing your vehicle for one particular type of shipping, called RORO or roll on roll off. A RORO vessel is especially designed to handle vehicles of many sorts that can literally be rolled onto the ship and rolled off the ship. Obviously, RORO shipping can occur on trucks too, but the key here is that your vehicle must meet certain criteria. We have discussed those below for your convenience.
1.Your vehicle must be functional
While there are means for transporting vehicles that can’t move, RORO service requires that vehicle be able to roll with or without power. LA 24-7 Forwarder will even transport your vehicle, make it ready for shipment, and deliver it when it arrives.
2. Your battery must be unplugged or removed
Depending on the RORO carriers we use, it will be likely that you will need to remove or unplug your battery to maintain safety on the RORO vessel. LA 24-7 Forwarder will do this for you, personally. Or ensure that whatever requirements a RORO vessel may have are met prior to leaving your home.
3. Your freight quote must reflect inland delivery
Don’t let your car be stranded by only focusing on the car shipping aspect of your transport. Keep in mind that you must get your car to the port of origin and from the point of destination. LA 24-7 Forwarder handles the pick-up and delivery to and from the ship and includes it in your overall freight quote so there are no surprises.
4. Use a broker to get the best freight rates
Brokers are uniquely positioned with RORO carriers to negotiate the best rates for shipping a car. Trying to do this on your own, without in-depth knowledge, could lead to inflated or extra fees. LA 24-7 Forwarder minimizes the cost through an established network where we can consolidate multiple shipments for, essentially, a “group rate.”
5. Let brokers do all the customs paperwork
Your car carrier ship does not handle every detail. In fact, every import and export must meet certain regulations that require proper documentation. LA 24-7 Forwarder knows what to expect at every port of call, making the process smooth and without a hitch.
More About RORO Service
There are really two options for shipping a car. One is to put it in a container that is then hoisted on and off the ship. The second, which we have discussed above, is to use RORO service where your vehicle is taken on and off the ship by use of their own wheels. Container shipping may be less likely to incur damage to your vehicle, but roll on roll off is much more economical for the individual or company wiling to trust their RORO vessel and broker to successfully get their vehicle from point A to point B. LA 24-7 Forwarder not only handles the details, but offers additional protection through insurance and tracking software to keep you up to date on your vehicle’s whereabouts.
RORO service may be the best option for shipping a car internationally when you use an expert with a global network of providers like LA 24-7 Forwarder. Call us today at (800) 648-9889 for your FREE Quote!