EXPLAIN answer
What is RoRo shipping?
RoRo means roll-on/roll-off. The machine is driven onto the vessel on its own tracks or wheels, and driven off at the destination port.
RoRo avoids flat rack lashing, but it depends on the route, the port ramp and the condition of the machine. A machine that does not start, steer and brake safely cannot be shipped this way.
Before booking we check the engine start, steering, brakes, track or tyre condition, height with the arm folded and ground clearance. Damage that could worsen at sea is noted in the unit file.
Not every route has a RoRo service, and not every port accepts every machine dimension. That is why RoRo is confirmed per sailing, not assumed.
At a glance
| Term | What is RoRo shipping |
|---|---|
| Covers | Machine, loading, export documents as stated |
| Excludes | Duty, VAT, port charges, inland delivery |
When this answer does not apply
Definitions are commercial terms, not advice on your import. Your broker and your contract decide how the terms apply to your shipment.
How the price is built
The machine price is quoted FOB the Chinese loading port and confirmed in writing. Ocean freight and marine insurance are quoted separately for your port, and duty, VAT and port charges are confirmed by your clearing agent. That is why no single landed figure is published here.
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Where to go next
- Shipping to Tanzania via Dar es Salaam
- Current used excavator file
- How inspection works before payment
- Shipping solutions: flat rack, RoRo, container
What to send for a firm answer
- The model, or the tonnage class if you have not chosen a model.
- The destination port, so the CIF figure is for the port you will actually clear at.
- Whether an inspection or a third-party report is required before the balance.
- Any certificate the destination asks for, such as SONCAP, PVoC or SABER.
Common questions
Is RoRo cheaper than a flat rack?
It can be, depending on the route and sailing. We quote both where both are possible.
Can a non-running machine ship by RoRo?
No. A non-running unit ships on a flat rack or by break bulk instead.
Who pays destination port charges?
The buyer or the buyer agent, unless agreed otherwise in writing before booking.
Answered by Anhui Gangya Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui, China. Price basis FOB China; CIF quoted per port. Duty and VAT depend on your broker.