RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
RoRo, or Roll-on/Roll-off, is a method of shipping vehicles and wheeled cargo that can be driven on and off a vessel. This technique is commonly used for transporting cars, trucks, trailers, and heavy machinery. RoRo shipping is efficient and reduces the need for additional handling equipment, minimizing the risk of damage to the cargo.
Related glossary terms
Lift-on/Lift-off (LoLo)
Lift-on/Lift-off (LoLo) is a cargo handling method where containers and heavy items are loaded and unloaded from a vessel using cranes at the port terminal.
Break bulk cargo
Break bulk cargo is freight shipped individually, not in containers. Learn how it is handled, priced, and when to choose it over containerized shipping methods.
Vessel
Vessel is a watercraft—container ship, bulk carrier, or tanker—used to transport goods across oceans and seas, central to international trade and logistics.
Out-of-gauge (OOG)
Out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo refers to items exceeding standard container dimensions, requiring special handling, equipment, and arrangements for safe transport…
