NEWS BLOG

It all comes down to this weekend!

When businesses look at the cost of shipping vehicles internationally, they often focus on freight rates, customs charges and port fees. But there is another cost that is easy to overlook: paying to transport unused container space.

Wes Payne (right) welcoming Ryan Davies (left) to Trans-Rak

Oil, gravel, red flags and a hard-fought fightback - Oulton Park delivered plenty of drama as 7 Racing and Trans-Rak International headed into the penultimate round of the championship.

For decades, Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping has been the traditional method for transporting vehicles internationally. Designed specifically for vehicle movements, Ro-Ro vessels have played a vital role in global automotive logistics.

The global vehicle export industry is entering a new era. Markets are changing, customer expectations are increasing and transport costs continue to rise. At the same time, the automotive logistics sector is under growing pressure to improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience.

Trans-Rak's EL-RAK being tested by China Classification Society

There was plenty of drama at Round 4 of the 7 Racing Caterham Seven 420R Championship at the spectacular Anglesey Circuit, with Trans-Rak-sponsored driver Wes Payne delivering another outstanding weekend to reclaim the championship lead.

From iconic vehicles of the past to the electric vehicles of tomorrow, the automotive industry continues to transform. 

For decades, the story of global manufacturing has largely been one of production moving east. China became the world's manufacturing powerhouse, supplying everything from consumer electronics to vehicles for markets across Europe and North America.