NEWS BLOG

The adoption of container shipping for finished vehicle logistics is expected to grow in 2025, despite a steady parallel growth in uptake of the Ro-Ro shipping market. As a competitive alternative to roll on roll off shipments, there are several reasons to consider moving to container shipping for your vehicles. Read on to discover the main ones.

EL-RAKs and R-RAKs are two of our most popular solutions for the safe and efficient transportation of vehicles inside Any size of shipping containers. There are many similarities between the two, and each can do most of the tasks of the other. However, each has its own unique characteristics, and is useful for different applications.

Originally invented in 1850, the roll-on-roll-off ferry has never quite gone out of fashion. However, neither has it ever been a favourite form of transport. Notoriously slow, vulnerable to extreme weather, and expensive, RoRos were never ideal for mass, commercialised international shipping. As such, to remain competitive RoRo transport has been forced to embrace new technologies in an effort to realise its 5.2% forecast growth.

In the scheme of things, the lithium-ion batteries used by electric vehicles (EVs) are not large components. A typical 6 to 12 kWh battery used by a small EV weighs between 100 and 150 kg, and even the largest 60-100 kWh EV batteries rarely weigh more than 600 kg.

Misdeclared cargo is a serious issue in the global shipping industry, affecting not only the safety of the vessel and crew but also disrupting supply chains and, in some cases, leading to significant financial losses.

According to the International Maritime Organisation, shipping emits approximately 1,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, constituting 3 per cent of global CO² emissions - a figure that is expected to rise by up to 50 per cent by 2050 unless strict countermeasures are taken. Optimising the use of container space when transporting vehicles is a positive way to reduce emissions and, at Trans-Rak, we are committed to helping your business to improve its reputation for sustainable practices.

With the climate crisis showing no signs of abating, sustainability has become a prime concern across many global industries, particularly where the transportation of goods between countries and continents is concerned.

Optimising vehicle loading and unloading is crucial to ensure efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. At Trans-Rak, our R-RAK and EL-RAK vehicle racking systems offer innovative solutions for the transportation of vehicles, but to maximise their benefits it is vital to observe attention to detail and adhere to best practices.

For more than a quarter of a century, Trans-Rak has played an influential role in revolutionising the vehicle transport industry, devising and manufacturing advanced containerisation solutions that improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of vehicle shipping.

When it comes to international containerised car transport, maximising space, reducing time expenditure, and optimising labour are key factors in reducing overheads and sustaining profitable supply chains. This is where our range of innovative vehicle racking systems can make a real difference.