RORO or container for the car?

[Tastastic]

Hello all

 

We have a dilemma where we can just about squeeze all our stuff into a 20ft container by leaving a few things behind, but 40ft is way too big for our needs.

 

I'd estimate that we're about half way in between.

 

If we were to take the 40ft option and also pack our car into there, I think this just might be about the right size.

 

Is anyone able to clarify the RORO costs we'd save by taking the car in the container instead? The ocean freight costs are an obvious saving but is there also a saving we'd make with port or customs charges on the other side?

 

Obviously any savings we can identify and tot up can go towards the difference between the 20ft and 40ft container options and will help us see whether this is worth it or not.

 

Thanks in advance :-)

[rammygirl]

Worked out cheaper to get a 20 foot container for goods then sent the car ro ro rather than a 40' container.

 

Iron Lady imports can help with coatings It does depend where you are and where you Are shipping to. Also when you need the car.

[Iron Chef]

Prices on container shipping, especially for shared container (where they put more than one vehicle in a 40' container) are almost on par with RORO these days. We generally advise customers to go with container mainly because they can put cargo inside the car (effectively getting shipping of personal effects for free). Shared container can sometimes take a little longer than RORO, though, so you just have to weigh up your priorities. When you're packing a 20' container, we advise sending the car separately, as it often works out cheaper than going from 20' to 40' with your removalists, but we can work in with whatever path you go down.