{"id":2329,"date":"2026-05-21T11:46:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipcars.co.uk\/news\/?p=2329"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:47:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:47:36","slug":"before-you-book-roro-shipping-ask-these-questions-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipcars.co.uk\/news\/before-you-book-roro-shipping-ask-these-questions-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Book RoRo Shipping \u2014 Ask These Questions First"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right RoRo shipping<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>company is one of the most important decisions you will make when sending a vehicle overseas. Get it right and your car arrives on time, in the condition it left, with no unexpected costs and no stressful surprises at the destination port<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Get it wrong and you could be dealing with missed sailings, documentation errors, hidden charges, or a vehicle sitting in a foreign port waiting for paperwork that should have been sorted weeks earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vehicle shipping industry \u2014 like any specialist sector \u2014 has its share of companies that do the job properly and companies that do not. The difference is not always obvious from a website or a quote. The difference shows up in how a company answers your questions before you book.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Ship cars ltd<\/a><\/span>, we welcome every question a client asks. We think informed clients make better decisions, have more realistic expectations, and ultimately have a smoother shipping experience. This page sets out the questions you should be asking any RoRo shipping company before you hand over your vehicle \u2014 and the answers you should expect to receive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are You a Freight Forwarder or a Direct Shipping Line Agent?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

This is the first question worth asking, and many people never think to raise it. There is an important distinction between companies that book space on RoRo vessels as licensed freight forwarders or NVOCC operators, and those that are simply acting as resellers or brokers passing your business down a chain to someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

A reputable RoRo shipping company will have established, direct relationships with the major vehicle shipping lines \u2014 companies such as Grimaldi, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, MOL, NYK, and EUKOR. They will book space directly, manage the documentation directly, and be accountable to you directly when something needs resolving.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Ship cars ltd, we work directly with the major RoRo shipping lines and container carriers. There is no middleman between us and the vessel \u2014 which means faster booking, more accurate information, and someone who can actually solve a problem if one arises.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Your Quote Actually Include?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

This is where the real differences between RoRo shipping companies often emerge. A low headline quote that excludes port handling charges, export documentation fees, terminal storage, or destination handling costs is not a genuine price \u2014 it is a starting point that will grow significantly by the time your vehicle is on the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before accepting any quote for RoRo car shipping, ask specifically what is and is not included. The items that should be covered in a comprehensive quote include:<\/span><\/p>\n