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RoRo Shipping USA for Your Vehicle
RoRo shipping to the USA brings your vehicle on its own wheels aboard a specialized car carrier and without a detour via a container to North America. With Global Logistic Group, you book this service as a complete package including collection, port handling, loading, and delivery at the destination. The term Roll-on Roll-off describes the principle that vehicles roll onto the cargo decks independently and roll off again at the destination port.
This method is suitable for almost all roadworthy cars, SUVs, pickups, and motorhomes with a valid key. Especially US car imports benefit from RoRo, because many American models exceed the height of a standard container and can thus still return to Europe affordably.
For booking, GLG requires the vehicle data, a handover location, and the desired destination country. The rest is handled by the forwarding team in Geestland. This saves you time compared to booking yourself with the shipping company and port agent, while still maintaining full cost control. Those who regularly move vehicles receive regular customer conditions and fixed slot bookings on the liner vessels.
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Use RoRo Shipping USA as a cost-effective shipping option
RoRo shipping to the USA is considered the most attractive option for many standard vehicles because there are no container rental fees and the decks are efficiently filled with dozens of cars. The shipping company usually calculates the tariff based on cubic meters or square meters of floor space, so compact vehicles travel significantly cheaper than spacious pickups or motorhomes.
Compared to a full container load (FCL), you often save several hundred euros in freight costs for a mid-range car. Compared to a less than container load (LCL), you gain speed because RoRo ships travel more directly and without transshipment. However, the protection against weather is higher with a container, which can justify the extra cost for collector’s items. A sealed container also has advantages in terms of theft protection, while RoRo decks are well observed but not sealed off.
The choice is therefore strongly determined by the type of vehicle. Collectors often prefer containers for rare classics, while everyday models, SUVs, and motorhome shipping typically go by RoRo. GLG calculates both options with transparent items and suggests the more economical one to you, instead of blindly booking the more expensive option.
Accompanied cargo and contents are not permitted with RoRo
Strict regulations apply to RoRo shipping from the shipping companies because the vehicles are openly stored on the decks and cannot be sealed. Therefore, personal items, furniture, moving boxes, or tools are not allowed to be transported in the car. Spare canisters, fully charged batteries, and tuning parts on the back seat will also be removed before loading.
Generally, only permanently installed original equipment, a spare tire kit in the original compartment, and one piece of luggage up to a precisely defined volume are permitted. The exact limits vary depending on the shipping company and are recorded in the handover protocol. Upon handover at the port, the fuel level is also checked. A quarter-full tank is common because shipping companies want to reduce fire hazards and excess weight.
Anyone wishing to transport an entire household usually combines RoRo shipping of the vehicle with a move to the USA via groupage container or full container. This separation ensures smooth customs clearance and reduces the risk of your car being held at the port because inadmissible contents are objected to. However, if you are transporting a historical collector’s car, you should consider a closed container.
Ship transport from Bremerhaven for your RoRo shipment to the USA
Your RoRo shipment to the USA almost always starts with GLG in Bremerhaven, the central overseas hub for vehicles in Northern Germany. The vehicle rolls directly onto the cargo deck at the terminal via a ramp, where it is professionally positioned by drivers and secured for the entire journey. Waiting times at the port are short because loading is scheduled within fixed slot windows.
Major shipping lines have weekly sailings to the three major US coasts. Which final port is suitable depends on the end customer, the desired transit time, and the final delivery. Key factors include vehicle size, urgency, and whether you will pick up the vehicle yourself at the port or require a connecting truck delivery. Some US ports offer additional storage space, while others have strict pickup deadlines. A brief overview helps with planning.
| Anlauf USA | Region | Typische Laufzeit |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Ostküste | 14 bis 18 Tage |
| Brunswick / Savannah | Südosten | 16 bis 21 Tage |
| Houston | Golfküste | 18 bis 24 Tage |
| Galveston | Texas | 19 bis 25 Tage |
| Jacksonville | Florida | 16 bis 22 Tage |
Following the port call, US customs clearance is handled by a local Customs Broker. For car exports to the USA, GLG coordinates this step and hands over your vehicle either directly at the port or via a trucker to the final address. For questions regarding customs clearance or permits, GLG actively communicates and does not delay.
Good reasons to work with GLG Global Logistic Group
high quality standards
Long-standing experience & expertise
Close & direct contact
Trust and reliability
Process & Handling
1. Delivery to us / pickup by us
Our warehouse is in Bremerhaven not far from the port. You can have your items delivered to us or we will pick them up from you throughout Germany.
2. Transport with customs clearance in destination country
We pack everything professionally and create both a parts list and all necessary customs documents in accordance with export and import regulations.
3. Complete handling with fees & delivery to destination address
Our service naturally also includes handling at the destination port from receipt through interim storage to delivery to the final destination.
RoRo Shipping USA with Transparent Communication
Reliable RoRo shipping to the USA depends on clear information about where your vehicle currently is and what steps are next. At Global Logistic Group, upon request, you will receive a brief status update via phone, email, or WhatsApp after each milestone, so you don’t have to inquire yourself.
In case of delayed ship departures, changed layovers, or inspections by US authorities, the forwarding team will proactively contact you. This allows you to plan without having to click through an abstract tracking system or wait for a status email. This short communication loop noticeably distinguishes GLG from purely digital online freight services. Even after delivery, the team remains available should documents or customs confirmation still be needed.
Even with special requests such as a change of the final port, a postponement of loading, or payment via the escrow service when purchasing a vehicle in the United States, you will find a direct contact person. Markus Freiknecht and his team are familiar with the typical questions regarding title, EPA, and Bill of Lading from years of routine and will guide you safely through every stage.
