Шанхай · Гуанчжоу · Тяньцзинь Россия и СНГ Since 2014 RU EN

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Container, RoRo or car carrier: which to choose

The same car can travel in a container, on RoRo, by rail or on a car carrier. The difference is the route, transfers and loading requirements.

Container, RoRo or car carrier: which to choose
RoRo ferry with vehicles

IN SHORT

The main points

  • Container, RoRo, rail and car carrier solve different tasks.
  • The mode depends on the car, route, season and port load.
  • Stages and scope are fixed in the contract after the lot is checked.
4delivery modes
38countries
3yards in China

Container

A closed box protects the car from weather and accidental damage. It suits most passenger cars; dimensions and securing are checked separately.

RoRo

The car is driven onto the vessel. Line schedule, port load and the car’s condition matter. Non-running lots are not suitable.

Rail

Container or wagon for long legs and larger batches. The route depends on border crossings, load and season.

Car carrier

Short and groupage legs to the city. It depends on truck load and loading windows; larger batches are calculated separately.

What drives the choice

  • Dimensions, weight and condition
  • Route, port and border crossing
  • Season and line schedule
  • Delivery city and timing
  • Budget and number of transfers

We do not promise a fixed time before the lot is checked. Once the route is confirmed, the stages and scope are fixed in the contract.

Checklist

  • Compare modes for the specific lot
  • Check schedule and season
  • Fix the route and insurance

Frequently asked questions

Is container or RoRo cheaper?

It depends on the car, route and date. We compare options for a specific lot, not by an average.

Can I track the car?

Yes. We send status and photos at key stages: inspection, loading, departure and handover.

Who insures the cargo?

Insurance is selected for the route; the scope is fixed in the contract.

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