RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) is the most cost-effective method for shipping operational heavy machinery overseas and one of our most in-demand services.
The machine drives under its own power onto a truck, which delivers it to the nearest US port. At the port, the machine drives directly into the RoRo vessel. At the destination port, it rolls off and it is ready to operate. No crane, no dismantling, no reassembly.
We cover all trucking costs from pickup to port. We handle all export documentation, tax removal, and customs paperwork on your behalf. You pay us as your container is approaching your destination port, not upfront.
How RoRo Shipping Works
- Contact us with your machine details, pickup location, and destination
- We arrange pickup and trucking from anywhere in the United States
- We handle all documentation including export paperwork, tax removal, and customs clearance
- Machine loaded at port and driven directly into the RoRo vessel
- Ocean transit to your destination
- You pay as your shipment is approaching your destination port
- Machine rolls off the vessel ready to operate
No payment required upfront. No surprises.
RoRo vs. Container vs. Flat-Rack
| Method | Best For | Machine Condition | Relative Cost | |---|---|---|---| | RoRo | Operational wheeled or tracked machinery | Must be operational | Lowest | | Container | Any machinery, multiple units | Operational or not | Medium | | Flat-Rack | Boats, oversized, irregular cargo | Operational or not | Medium-High | | Mafi | Very heavy, very large cargo | Operational or not | Highest |
When RoRo Is the Right Choice
RoRo is the best option when:
- The machine is fully operational and can drive under its own power
- You want the lowest possible shipping cost
- Your destination port has RoRo service
- You want the simplest process with no dismantling or reassembly
US Ports with RoRo Service
We work with RoRo-capable ports across the United States including Baltimore, Port Newark in New Jersey, Jacksonville, Savannah, Houston, and Long Beach, selecting the most cost-effective port for your specific destination.
Marine Cargo Insurance
Every shipment is covered by full marine cargo insurance from the moment we pick up your machinery in the United States to delivery at your destination port. Your equipment is fully protected throughout the entire journey.
Ready to Ship via RoRo?
Contact us for a free RoRo quote. We confirm whether your destination port has RoRo service, arrange pickup anywhere in the US, and you pay only when your machine is en route.