Transporting people or goods by water (river or ocean) is considerably cheaper compared to other modes of transportation. Thanks to its advantages, shipping companies or ferry services all over the world are introducing roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessel service for both passengers as well as cargo transport. The shipbroker companies in Norway are also witnessing a great demand for RORO vessels both for passenger traffic and transporting industrial goods.
Any country that is blessed with a network of inland waterways or a long coastline has a big potential for operating RORO vessels. Companies looking at RORO vessels for sale to boost the local industry will find a ready market in such countries. There are only a few countries that build and market these vessels that are custom designed to transport a large number of passengers/cargo.
An industry that wants to transport wheeled cargo like cars, trucks, or even container trucks can use the RORO vessels to reduce the transport cost considerably. RORO vessels come with ramps on which wheeled cargo can simply drive onto the vessel. After it reaches its destination port, it can then simply drive off the vessel without any need for cranes (which you find in LOLO vessels).
If you look at the RORO vessel industry, then you will find that many RORO vessels for sale come with separate space for passengers (distinct from the cargo hold) to travel up and down the waterways. This allows a more efficient way of travel for both passenger and goods. There are different types of RORO vessels such as barges, cruise ferries, ferries, and cargo ships. There are also dedicated RORO vessels to transport cars or trucks across oceans in large numbers. These vessels are also known as Pure Car Carrier (PCC) and Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) respectively. RORO vessels measure their cargo hold, according to the lane width (against the way other vessels measure theirs in metric tons). The popularity of these vessels is due to several advantages they provide over traditional boats and ships. Some of these are as follows.
1). Speed:
One of the advantages of using RORO vessels is the speed at which cargo can be transported from one port to another. All you have to do is drive up your wheeled cargo to the vessel and when it reaches the destination port, simply drive off the vessel to the nearest market or warehouse. It allows you to save a lot of time.
2). Integration with other transport development:
RORO vessels can easily integrate with containers. This allows you to use custom sealed containers to cross the frontiers with minimum delay. This is a great way of minimizing the shipment time as well as your efficiency in transporting goods swiftly over large distances. The RORO service is considered one of the fastest modes of international shipping options.
3). A favorite for holidaymakers:
This vessel is also widely used by the holidaymakers and private car owners, which can boost the tourism potential of the area. This is due to the fact that a family can simply take a car from one place to another with minimum hassle on the RORO vessel.
4). The cheapest mode of transport:
Transporting goods through water is the cheapest mode of transport, which you can leverage to improve your ROI.
Conclusion:
RORO vessels have emerged as the popular means of transporting goods and passengers, conveniently and cost effectively. Should you want to get hold of such vessels for the purpose of buying, leasing or selling, contact us at +47 6754 1925 / +47 9177 6183 or visit NORWEGIAN Ship Sale.
