26 February 2026 • 5 min read

RORO or Container? How to Choose the Right Shipping Method

Cost, speed, protection and paperwork — a straight comparison of the two ways cars leave Japan.

Choosing between RORO and container shipping affects cost, speed and cargo safety.

RORO shipping

Cheaper and faster for running vehicles. Cars are driven onto specialized carriers and secured.

Enclosed protection ideal for exotics, non-running cars and consolidated shipments of 2-4 vehicles.

Tags: Shipping RORO Container Import

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