International Maritime Transportation

Rolling Cargo Ro-Ro

Roll-on Roll-off

As freight forwarders, we offer services on Ro-Ro vessels for the transportation of rolling cargo in imports, exports and crosstrade operations. We provide logistics solutions tailored to the needs of the client.


Roll-on Roll-off service

This service allows for the direct loading of rolling cargo onto vessels using ramps and the cargo’s own means. Only self-propelled or towable vehicles that are in working order and do not contain cargo inside are accepted. Unlike ferry service, where the driver travels with the vehicle, Ro-Ro service does not allow passengers.

The shipper will leave the vehicle at the port of loading, where port workers will be responsible for moving the vehicle from the terminal to the interior of the vessel and handling its stowage in the hold, as well as securing it. At the port of discharge, terminal port workers will perform the reverse process.

  • What's included in the service

    Management and Procedures

    We can provide port-to-port service with customs clearance at origin and destination. If necessary, we also offer road transportation service for vehicles to move the vehicle to the port of loading or to deliver it from the port of discharge to the final destination.

  • Shipping options

    Rolling cargo or wheeled cargo

    Vehicles of all kinds, whether they are tire-based or track-based.

    Static cargo

    Non-wheeled cargo that needs to be moved with a crane and positioned on a MAFI platform.

  • Types of cargo

    Cars

    This group includes utility vehicles of all types and segments (A, B, C, D, and E).

    Dual purpose vehicles

    This group includes vehicles that serve both for passenger and cargo transport: vans, pickups, SUVs, minivans, etc.

    Agricultural vehicles

    This group includes vehicles in the agricultural sector: tractors, harvesters, etc.

    Industrial vehicles

    This group includes vehicles in the industrial sector, specifically for the transportation of goods or public works: trucks, excavators, cranes, etc.

    Static oversized cargo

    This refers to non-rolling industrial cargo of large dimensions: generators, tanks, turbines, propellers, etc.

  • Loading options

    Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro)

    Vehicles are driven onto the vessel using their own means or towed. All units must be self-propelled or towable rolling units that function properly.

    MAFI

    Ro-Ro vessels are also suitable for transporting static cargo of large dimensions. In such cases, when the cargo arrives at the port, it is placed on a rolling platform provided by the shipping line and towed into the vessel's interior. These platforms are known as MAFIs.

Other important topics

  • There are no specific requirements for the importation or exportation of this type of merchandise.
  • In all cases, and for any type of importation, it will be necessary for the importer to activate their EORI number through the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).