{"id":1897,"date":"2021-03-18T00:40:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2025-11-07T06:59:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:59:22","slug":"cargo-vessel-types-in-auto-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/18\/cargo-vessel-types-in-auto-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Vessel Types In Auto Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"

The demand for quick and affordable overseas transportation consistently contributes to the development of newer, more efficient cargo vessel types. Many different kinds of ships are utilized to transport cargo from crude oil to wheeled means of transport. When it comes to <\/span>transporting vehicles<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ve got two options: RORO or container shipping. Understanding which is right for you is integral to a stress-free shipping experience. In this blog, we\u2019re covering cargo vessel types specifically designated for auto transport.<\/span><\/p>\n

EasyHaul is the auto shipping company you can trust<\/b><\/h2>\n

EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> offers both domestic and <\/span>international shipping services<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Shipping a vehicle overseas<\/span><\/a> is straightforward with us: we can help with the heavy lifting, like booking containers and <\/span>clearing Customs on the US side<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Getting started is easy: enter your vehicle\u2019s VIN, location, and choose the destination from the list of countries on our <\/span>homepage<\/span><\/a>. As soon as you get a quote, you can <\/span>place your shipping order<\/span><\/a>. We\u2019ve got you covered even if you\u2019re shipping something special, so you can request <\/span>a custom quote<\/span><\/a>. Make sure to double-check the information you\u2019ve provided to avoid <\/span>delays<\/span><\/a> and hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different types of vessels utilized in auto transport<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two main cargo vessel types that are used for carrying vehicles: container ships and RORO vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Each of these is further classified according to load capacity, size, and presence of special equipment (gearing). A geared ship has additional equipment like cranes to provide faster operation at port facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main difference between vessels lies in the way cargo is loaded and then transported. <\/span>RORO<\/span><\/a> stands for roll-on\/roll-off, so vehicles onboard a vessel using a ramp. Container ships are loaded differently, as cargo is <\/span>placed into containers<\/span><\/a>, which are then lifted onto the deck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Container ship classes<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Container shipping<\/span><\/a> emerged in the middle of the 1950s, now the transportation industry uses container vessels that can carry up to 18,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit). Container ships are classified according to their size and subdivided into 6 groups:<\/span><\/p>\n