RORO Services & Machinery Shipping UAE

RORO Services

RORO Shipping Services UAE: Vehicles & Heavy Equipment from Dubai

Safe, Efficient and End-to-End RORO Transport for Cars, Trucks and Machinery

Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) shipping is one of the most efficient and cost effective ways to move driveable cargo across global ports. At Sea Drive Shipping, we specialize in RORO shipping services from Dubai to major automotive and construction hubs across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

Whether you’re exporting used cars, trucks, SUVs, or shipping heavy-duty construction and agricultural equipment, we manage every step of the RORO process, from port booking and customs documentation to on-board handling and final release.

Our Dubai based team ensures smooth port operations, professional loading coordination and visibility throughout your shipment with:

- Accurate documentation to avoid delays.
- Seamless port operations for faster clearance.
- Minimal handling risks with professional loading.
- End-to-end shipment visibility from origin to delivery.

Why choose RORO services with Sea Drive Shipping?

Unlike containerized shipping, RORO offers faster terminal processing reduced costs and lower handling risk, no cranes, no lifting gear or expensive container space.

At Sea Drive Shipping, we take these advantages further by offering:

- Reliable RORO vessel schedules via Jebel Ali Port.
- End-to-end port booking coordination for both new and used vehicles.
- Customs clearance expertise in the UAE and destination countries.
- Drive-on, drive-off handling with minimal touchpoints.
- Real-time tracking and delivery status updates.

We proudly support a wide range of B2B clients, including:

- Used car dealerships & automotive exporters.
- Heavy machinery and construction equipment suppliers.
- Fleet operators and bus distributors.
- Agricultural machinery traders.

What We Offer Under RORO Shipping Services

RORO shipping isn’t just for cars, it’s ideal for any driveable, towable or rollable cargo. At Sea Drive Shipping, we provide end-to-end RORO logistics from Dubai and Sharjah ports to Africa, the GCC and CIS regions.

Used Car Shipping Services

We handle used car exports from the UAE with complete compliance and port-to-port efficiency.

Our team manages:

- Port entry and inspection and RTA documentation.
- Vehicle de-registration or plate retention (if required)
- VIN & chassis validation for customs clearance.
- Direct RORO terminal access at Jebel Ali or Sharjah Port

Popular RORO car shipping routes from Dubai include::

- UAE → Mombasa, Kenya
- UAE → Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
- UAE → Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- UAE → West Africa (via transshipment)

Commercial Vehicles & Machinery RORO Services

For B2B exporters of heavy machinery and commercial vehicles, we ship:

- Trucks, trailers, vans, pickups
- Forklifts, bobcats, bulldozers
- Backhoe loaders, rollers and cranes

Sea Drive Shipping ensures:

- Secure yard storage before loading.
- Guaranteed vessel slot bookings.
- Ramp-safe loading & correct positioning on board.
- Oversize declarations, permits and fee handling.

Whether it’s running or non-running machinery, we arrange towable units or flat-bed transfers into port for smooth RORO handling.

Bus & Fleet Vehicle Movement

From transport buses to shuttle vehicles, we assist with full fleets relocations, including:

- Government transport projects
- Tour operator fleets
- Bus resellers and distributors
- Airport and shuttle logistics

Our RORO shipping for buses & fleets covers:

- Port scheduling based on vehicle length/height.
- Bulk customs clearance documentation.
- Group loading slots to reduce demurrage and costs.

Where We Ship – Core RORO Corridors

With decades of combined expertise, the Sea Drive Shipping team has successfully managed RORO shipments from Dubai and Sharjah ports to more than 15 countries worldwide.

Our focus areas include:

- Seamless gate access at major Dubai and UAE ports.
- Assessing cargo type suitability for RORO vs. containerized shipping.
- Transshipment optimization when direct routes are unavailable. (if required)

Key RORO Export Destinations from UAE

- East Africa RORO Routes: UAE → Mombasa (Kenya), Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), Zanzibar.
- West Africa RORO Routes: UAE → Cotonou (Benin), Tema (Ghana), Abidjan (Ivory Coast).
- GCC & Middle East RORO Routes: UAE → Dammam (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait, Doha (Qatar).
- CIS Countries RORO Routes: UAE → Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan.
- Levant & Iraq Corridors: UAE → Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon.

For units that do not originate or terminate in the UAE, we also provide Cross-Trade RORO Services, giving you access to efficient routing between third countries while leveraging our UAE-based coordination.

Cross-Trade RORO Services

At Sea Drive Shipping, not all RORO cargo has to begin or end in the UAE. Many of our clients require cross-trade logistics, where vehicles or machinery are shipped directly between two foreign countries.

Our Dubai based operations team provides end-to-end coordination, ensuring that cross-trade units move with the same reliability as UAE origin cargo.

What Cross-Trade RORO Covers:

- Third-country shipments: e.g., Japan → Africa, Korea → GCC, or Europe → CIS.
- Full compliance handling: customs documentation, export permits and destination clearance.
- Network leverage: access to global RORO carriers via our memberships (JCTrans, DHL, UPS).
- Real-time visibility: tracking updates, vessel schedules and status reports.

Whether you are a car exporter in Japan, a fleet operator in Africa or a machinery distributor in Europe, Sea Drive Shipping ensures your RORO cross-trade shipments are cost effective, compliant and delivered on time.

RORO Documentation & Customs Support

RORO cargo is highly document sensitive, even a minor error in a VIN or chassis number can result in customs rejection, costly delays or extra inspections. At Sea Drive Shipping, we manage the full spectrum of RORO documentation and clearance services to ensure smooth vehicle and machinery exports.

Sea Drive Shipping’s RORO Documentation Services Cover:

Commercial Invoice and proof of Ownership
Vehicle Export Certificate / Deregistration (if applicable).
Insurance / Inspection Certificates (if required)
HS Code classification & full customs paperwork
RORO Bill of Lading (manifest style) for vessel booking.

Dubai Port & Free Zone RORO Support

For shipments via Dubai and Sharjah ports, we coordinate directly with::

- Dubai Customs for clearance and duty compliance.
- RTA (Roads & Transport Authority) for deregistration and plate handling.
- Port Authorities for terminal access and loading permissions.
- Free Zone authorities for bonded cargo processing.

Need help identifying RORO or container shipping that is right for your cargo? Our RORO Cargo Service Advisors will help you identify the most cost effective and compliant format for your shipment.

Types of Units Accepted for RORO

At Sea Drive Shipping, we help you determine whether your cargo qualifies as RORO capable, ensuring smooth handling from port to vessel. Common categories we ship include:

- Passenger Cars (sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks)
- Vans and Mini-buses
- Trucks, Pickups, Tankers
- Trailers, and Chassis Units
- Construction Equipment (graders, excavators, bulldozers)
- Agricultural Machinery (tractors, harvesters)
- Commercial Buses and Shuttles
- Cranes, Rollers, Loaders

We handle units in all conditions:

- Running and fully operational
- Towable or semi-operational
- Occasionally inoperable units (with prior port approval)

Need help getting your cargo to the port? Sea Drive Shipping also provides land transport and towing coordination within the UAE, ensuring seamless RORO port access.

RORO vs Container Shipping – Which Is Better?

Choosing between RORO and container shipping depends on your cargo type, port access and cost considerations.

RORO is ideal when:

- The unit is driveable or rollable
- You want to avoid container handling costs
- The cargo is too wide or tall for standard containers.
- The destination port supports RORO offloading

Container shipping may be better if:

- The cargo is non mobile and small
- Extra protection from weather or exposure is required.
- Ports at destination do not support RORO facilities

At Sea Drive Shipping, we help you assess the most cost-effective, safe and practical solution based on your cargo, destination and shipment frequency.

Add-On Services We Offer

For a seamless RORO shipping, we provide a range of value-added services for B2B clients: :

- Document translation (Arabic, French for West African exports)
- Marine Insurance coordination for cargo protection
- Vehicle labelling & port tagging for easy identification
- Inland UAE transport to Jebel Ali or Sharjah Port
- Pre-shipping photos for inventory and quality control
- Storage options in case of early cargo arrival

We work with exporters who do weekly shipments, project cargo batches or ad-hoc international sales, ensuring every unit reaches its destination efficientl.

Let’s Drive It Forward

If your cargo rolls, we can move it.

RORO shipping Services of Sea Drive is simple, safe, and structured, with every part of the process planned to reduce stress and maximize efficiency.

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With experience, in-person port networks, and global memberships (JCTrans, DHL, UPS), Sea Drive Shipping is your trusted RORO logistics partner from the UAE, handling vehicles, machinery and fleet shipments with expertise and reliability.