An EL-RAK is one of the quickest and easiest ways to securely load up to four vehicles into a container. Here is a quick guide to how it’s done.

When it comes to shipping luxury goods such as cars, it pays to get it right. Gone are the days when the only options were antiquated RoRo ferries. Today, suppliers can make use of streamlined and efficient containerised methods. Here, we take a look at the various options, and how they can be optimised.

Logistics companies are always on the hunt for cost-cutting car transportation solutions. That’s why the industry is highly competitive. While new options seem to be appearing on a regular basis, only a small number of them make a real difference in containerised transport.

Saving money on shipping is one of the key goals many car manufacturers and logistics companies try to achieve. Since vehicle transportation comes with many nuances, it’s often costly, time-consuming, frustrating, and nerve-racking.

In the domestic environment, we click a button and goods arrive. It is so natural that many of us don’t even think about it or the excellent background logistics that make it possible. Efficient courier companies, supply chain software, and secure packaging are all vital. The same door-to-door happens on a global scale thanks to the proficiency of containerised shipping. This means that it can be applied to vehicle transport. Let’s take a look.

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Shipping cars to America is a popular request, and with new trade deals on the horizon as Brexit draws closer, it’s likely to be a market that continues to grow. However, what’s involved? Shipping cars to the US can seem complicated, but in reality, the system is designed so that once the decision to ship has been made, the only real question is whether to opt for a RORO ferry, or a container ship.

Wooden racks are a reasonably reliable method of securing vehicles inside a shipping container. However, the track record is such that very few suppliers use this option. There is a range of reasons for wood’s lack of popularity. These include a risk of breakage, low levels of cost efficiency, increased labour, and a poor use of space.

Are you an entrepreneur considering overseas car trading as a venture? Cars can be big business. The UK in particular has a rich transport heritage, with a strong market in the USA, Europe, India, and Asia. Whether the aim is to ship classic vehicles, top-end models, or everyday transport, these trade routes are bursting with opportunities.

Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s why the R-RAK was designed. PT Nusantara Auto Trans demonstrated this in November 2018, when they loaded two SUVs and a pickup into one 40ft container.