Ro-Ro shipping rates are based on the size of the vehicle. We recommend that you do a “Google Search” under your vehicles’ specific year, make and model, and look up the specifications as stated by the manufacturer (Length x Width x Height) shown from the longest 3 points. If there are fog lights or other accessories that extend out, a Shipping line might include this longest dimension in how they determine the shipping charge.
Generally there will be a terminal handling charge for the unloading of the cars from the ship at the port of destination.
Most shipping lines insurance policies are provided by TGI (Travel Guard International) and are 2% of the value insured, that’s $20.00 for every $1,000 of coverage.
RORO means roll on roll off and it’s a specific type of service offered by the Shipping Lines for shipping vehicles only.
You can ship one spare tire, one jack and one wrench. Boxes of personal effects inside your auto should be sent LCL via air or sea. When Customs fills out the inspection report on your auto they will not include the boxes of personal effects in this report. The Shipping Line and the insurance services take a hands off approach to personal effects in that if they are found to be missing at the port of destination.
Whether your car will be professionally loaded (will cost you between $550.00 and $650.00) or you will make your own arrangements to load the car yourself. You must keep the following in mind when mixing personal effects and a car