RoRo or container shipping — which is better?

For pickup trucks and 4x4 SUVs, RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) is usually cheaper and faster when you're shipping 3+ units to major ports like Mombasa, Lagos, or Jebel Ali. It avoids crane handling, so your vehicle arrives with less risk of damage. Container shipping (usually 40ft high-cube) is better for 1–2 units, or when your destination port lacks RoRo facilities — it also offers better protection for high-value or modified vehicles.

Our team calculates both options using our live landed-cost calculator, factoring in port charges, insurance, and destination taxes (e.g., 25% import duty in Kenya, 20% in Nigeria). Lead times are similar — 25–40 days to Africa, 20–30 days to the Middle East — but RoRo can save you 10–15% on freight for volume orders. We handle all export documentation, including KEBS, SONCAP, and GCC CoC.

Tell us your destination port and number of units — we'll recommend the most cost-effective method and give you a firm quote. WhatsApp +86 15556920288 or use the landed-cost calculator on our site.