--- title: "Cars in Containers & Car Racking Systems: The Transrak Blog | Wesley Payne (2)" description: The Trans-Rak's blog provides you with a deep insight into a range of topics. Click here to explore industry-related topics and empower yourself with knowledge. (2) --- [![Cars-in-Containers](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trans_Rak_Oct_2016/Image/277bf4_bed8cb531c49438d8ae6b305dac2a92f-mv1.png?width=700&name=277bf4_bed8cb531c49438d8ae6b305dac2a92f-mv1.png "Cars-in-Containers")](https://www.trans-rak.com/) ## [+44 1926 40 82 82](tel:441926408282)CARS IN CONTAINERS - [HOME](https://www.trans-rak.com/) - [ABOUT](https://www.trans-rak.com/about/) - [TESTING](https://www.trans-rak.com/testing/) - [PRODUCTS](https://www.trans-rak.com/product/) - [EXTERIOR LOADING (EL-RAK)](https://www.trans-rak.com/products/el-rak/) - [REMOVABLE IN-CONTAINER LOADING (R-RAK)](https://www.trans-rak.com/products/r-rak/) - [WIDE VEHICLE RACKING (DL-RAK)](https://www.trans-rak.com/products/dl-rak/) - [VEHICLE BODY RACKING (SKD-RAK)](https://www.trans-rak.com/products/skd-rak/) - RESOURCES - [FAQ'S](https://www.trans-rak.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [BLOG](https://blog.trans-rak.com/) - [PRODUCT QUOTE REQUEST](https://www.trans-rak.com/contact) - [CARS IN CONTAINERS GUIDE](https://www.trans-rak.com/contact) - [BROCHURE REQUEST](https://www.trans-rak.com/contact) - [CLIENTS](https://www.trans-rak.com/clients/) - [GALLERY](https://www.trans-rak.com/gallery/) - [CONTACT](https://www.trans-rak.com/contact/) # NEWS BLOG ## Wesley Payne ### Recent Posts ## [​Container Shipping Is Now More Affordable Than Ever: Is It Time To Migrate To Containerised Transport From RoRo?](https://blog.trans-rak.com/is-it-time-to-migrate-to-container-shipping) (1 September, 2025) [![Shipping containers which are being transported on a boat.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/Container-Shipping-Is-Now-More-Affordable-Than-Ever-Is-It-Time-To-Migrate-To-Containerised-Transport-From-RoRo%20%281%29.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/is-it-time-to-migrate-to-container-shipping) Opinions on [container shipping pricing](https://blog.trans-rak.com/containerised-shipping-gains-momentum-among-leading-global-automakers)are contradictory. In terms of the market dynamics of 2025, prices are volatile, affected by a variety of factors from capacity to tariff uncertainty. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/is-it-time-to-migrate-to-container-shipping) ## [​Transporting Cars In Containers: Why Racking Systems Are The Key To Efficiency And Profitability](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-racking-boosts-efficiency-and-profits) (29 August, 2025) [![Cars which are being transported in a Trans-rak racking system](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/transporting-cars-in-containers-why-racking-systems-are-the-key-to-efficiency-and-profitability.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-racking-boosts-efficiency-and-profits) ​ Moving cars across continents is a huge undertaking, involving a massive amount of strategic planning, infrastructure, and technology. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-racking-boosts-efficiency-and-profits) ## [​Addressing Hazardous Goods Challenges In Containerised Vehicle Transport](https://blog.trans-rak.com/addressing-hazardous-goods-challenges-in-containerised-vehicle-transport) (26 August, 2025) [![A ship with hundreds of shipping containers, which is travelling with hazardous goods such as EV batteries.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/Addressing-Hazardous-Goods-Challenges-In-Containerised-Vehicle-Transport.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/addressing-hazardous-goods-challenges-in-containerised-vehicle-transport) ​ As the global shift towards [electric vehicles (EVs)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/worlds-biggest-ev-maker-into-shipping)accelerates, the automotive logistics business faces a critical challenge: namely, how to safely and efficiently transport hazardous goods like lithium-ion EV batteries. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/addressing-hazardous-goods-challenges-in-containerised-vehicle-transport) ## [​The Carbon Benefits of Optimised Container Vehicle Shipping](https://blog.trans-rak.com/the-carbon-benefits-of-optimized-container-vehicle-shipping) (15 August, 2025) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/GEFCO%20Polestar%20EL-RAK%20Loading%20no%20people%20or%20branding.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/the-carbon-benefits-of-optimized-container-vehicle-shipping) In the modern automotive supply chain, **container vehicle shipping** is under increasing pressure to become more sustainable. With **carbon pricing in vehicle logistics** expanding worldwide - through taxes, emissions trading, and mandatory reporting - achieving **carbon savings in car transport** is no longer optional. Every tonne of CO₂ emitted now directly affects both your environmental performance and your bottom line. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/the-carbon-benefits-of-optimized-container-vehicle-shipping) ## [​Containerised Shipping Gains Momentum Among Leading Global Automakers](https://blog.trans-rak.com/containerised-shipping-gains-momentum-among-leading-global-automakers) (11 August, 2025) [![A containerised shipping boat which is gaining momentum among leading global automakers](https://d37oebn0w9ir6a.cloudfront.net/account_48629/containerised-shipping-gains-momentum-among-leading-global-automakers_2a6f9c61b7240bedb9ee9d260476fc8a.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/containerised-shipping-gains-momentum-among-leading-global-automakers) Amid a volatile and uncertain automotive logistics landscape, manufacturers face a growing need for efficient, safe, and scalable transport solutions to meet their global shipping demands. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/containerised-shipping-gains-momentum-among-leading-global-automakers) ## [How Is Tariff Uncertainty Affecting The Global Automotive Sector?](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-tariff-uncertainty-affecting-the-global-automotive-sector) (30 June, 2025) [![A yellow warning sign that states 'Tariffs just ahead' reflecting the uncertainty they are brining in the global automotive sector.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/How-Is-Tariff-Uncertainty-Affecting-The-Global-Automotive-Sector.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-tariff-uncertainty-affecting-the-global-automotive-sector) Tariff uncertainty has been the big story of this year, and unfortunately for many businesses in the automotive sector, it’s no joke. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-tariff-uncertainty-affecting-the-global-automotive-sector) ## [International Vehicle Shipping For Used Car Dealers](https://blog.trans-rak.com/international-vehicle-shipping-for-used-car-dealers) (26 June, 2025) [![Cars in containers on a large ship which will be shipped internationally for used car dealers. ](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/ai-generated-9087011_1280.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/international-vehicle-shipping-for-used-car-dealers) Unprecedented American tariffs or custom duties of 25% on all finished vehicles and vehicle parts imported into the USA has created the conditions for a boom in used or classic cars among American drivers. Vehicles manufactured 25 years or more before the date of import – so, June 2000 at the time of writing – are considered ‘classic cars’ under US law and are therefore exempt from the 25% tariff, being charged the standard 2.5% import duty instead. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/international-vehicle-shipping-for-used-car-dealers) ## [The State of RoRo and Container Shipping For Finished Vehicle Logistics in 2025](https://blog.trans-rak.com/roro-container-shipping-for-finished-vehicle-logistics) (24 March, 2025) [![A RORO boat with lorries waiting to drive off.](https://d37oebn0w9ir6a.cloudfront.net/account_48629/the-state-of-roro-and-container-shipping-for-finished-vehicle-logistics-in-2025_d401319fa4de4d3b009cdf1a9706f99e.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/roro-container-shipping-for-finished-vehicle-logistics) 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](https://blog.trans-rak.com/did-roro-volumes-decrease-in-2024). 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. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/roro-container-shipping-for-finished-vehicle-logistics) ## [EL-RAK vs R-RAK: Which Is The Best For Me?](https://blog.trans-rak.com/el-rak-vs-r-rak) (19 February, 2025) [![Image showing the best of EL-RAK and R-RAK solutions.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/EL-RAK-vs-R-RAK-Which-Is-The-Best-For-Me.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/el-rak-vs-r-rak) [EL-RAKs and R-RAKs](https://www.trans-rak.com/product/) 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. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/el-rak-vs-r-rak) ## [Trans-Rak: Bridge the new India-Middle East-Europe corridor, ship sustainably, and reach globally.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/trans-rak-green-logistics-bridge-india-middle-east-europe) (22 February, 2024) [![A port with cranes showing Trans-Rak's Global Impact With The New Shipping Corridor.](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/With-The-New-India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic-Shipping-Corridor%2c-Discover-Trans-Raks-Global-Impact.png)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/trans-rak-green-logistics-bridge-india-middle-east-europe) The 2023 G20 Leaders’ Summit, which took place in New Delhi, India, in September 2023, was a momentous occasion for the logistics sector – and one that could influence the future of international intermodal transport for decades to come. 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