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The article offers the author's outlook on the roll-on roll-off shipping in the U.S. She mentions the stable flow of automotive cargos through ports in the country despite threats to trade. An overview of the perspective of Frank Camp of the Port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) on the rise of exports along with the manufacture of automobiles is also presented..

The article discusses growth of roll-on, roll-off shipping market and mentions challenges for car carrier industry. Topics include controlled operational costs and supply & demand, decline in global seaborne vehicle shipments, according to Clarksons Research, and increase in profit at DFDS, the Danish shipping, logistics and trucking group.

The article reports on the new path for roll-on, roll-off carriers measured in car equivalent units that are opened by the Panama Canal's expanded locks, as of September 2016. Topics include the numb of pure car and truck carriers that have beams exceeding the maximum width of the canal's older locks, the increased flexibility offered by the expanded canal to operators, and the increased attractiveness offered to the cost of transiting the Panama Canal following the expansion.

The article reports on the market condition for the roll-on, roll-off or ro-ro ships due to tough economic and geopolitical challenges. It mentions that low bunker fuel prices has limited the operating costs, rulling out the need to raise freight rates at the risk of losing business to rival modes like trucking. It states that the new emission regulations would lead industry to bankruptcies, route closures and the loss of cargo to trucking can never materialized.

The article reports on the impact of tariff and lesser freight rates on roll-on roll-off shipping in the U.S. It mentions that the industry prepares itself from challenges and pressures of regulations on emissions and poor rates as well as President Donald Trump's threat on import tariffs. An overview of the perspective of Flavio Batista of shipping solutions provider WW Ocean on the issue is also presented.

The article focuses on the works of the terminal at the port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico with the roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ships for the export of the automobiles. Topics include the report of the IHS Markit on the increased export of the automobiles from Mexico, control of the automobile shipments by the ports of Mexico, and an increase in the production of vehicles in Mexico. It offers information on the investment of Mexico's government for the development of Mexico's ports.

The article reports on the deployment of multipurpose roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) or container ships by shipping company Atlantic Container Line AB to boost the container shipping market. Topics discussed include the goal of the company to increase its ro-ro-capacity in 2015 to meet the growing trans-Atlantic shipping demand, the increase in vehicle parts shipments during the period and the impact of harmonizing U.S. and European automobile regulations on the trans-Atlantic automobile trade.

The article focuses on growth in European roll-on, roll-off shipmarket due to sudden increase in oil prices. Topics discussed include closure of shipping and logistic service provider DFDS' services in 2014, expected increase in acquisition activity of the sector and views of DFDS' chief executive officer Niels Smedegaard, on increasing growth of logistic industry.

The article focuses on forecast of maritime consultancy firm Drewry over enhancement in economic aspects of breakbulk carrier shipping. Topics discussed include increment in dry cargo handling process along with scrapping rate of ships; impact of lower shipping rates over reduction in transportation through cargo shipping containers; involvement of roll-off, roll-on vehicle ship carriers for breakbulk cargoes transportation; and observation of an increase in multipurpose vessels usage.

The article discusses the benefit of the improvement of the economy in Europe for the outlook for ro-ro carriers. Particular focus is given to the risks for the carriers to fail and withdraw from routes in the key northern European market when tough environmental regulations become effective in 2015. The growth in ro-ro traffic in the continent by 3.5 percent year-over-year in 2013 at the port in Rotterdam, Netherlands is discussed.

The article presents the outlook in the roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) shipping in Europe. It says that the region accounted 40% of the total global market. It states that the European Union anticipates that its 27 member states will recover from recession in the fourth quarter of 2013, with its gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.4% in 2014. It states that three major ro-ro markets, which include Great Britain, Ireland, and Germany, are forecasted to have the strongest gain in 2014. INSET: PAYING MORE TO EMIT LESS.

The article focuses on roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) shipping and its potential to gain a strong market position as weaker players are eliminated. Pacific Basin Shipping was one of the biggest casualties. The industry is allegedly preparing for further consolidation in the key north European market, with most attention zeroed in on the next move from DFDS of Denmark. Meanwhile, the ro-ro industry, including Italy's Ignazio Messia and Danish group Nordana, is investing in new vessels. INSET: ACL GOES BIGGER, GREENER.

The article narrates that car carriers are recovering from the impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 and are adjusting to the new market drivers. It estimates that 40 carriers were idled in Japanese waters after the quake and reports that faster-than-anticipated recovery in the component supply industry started in August 2011. The article also discusses efforts to build scheduled roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) services across Souteast Asis to spur economic growth in the region.

The article explores the relationship of the U.S. military and roll-on, roll-off carriers (ro-ro). Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, helicopters and other military equipment are some of the things shipped by ro-ro carriers for the U.S. air force. Ro-ro carriers are also seen to be benefited with the phase-out of the U.S. combat operations in Iraq in 2010 as many military equipment are being shipped back to the U.S. The U.S. Transportation Command is the one responsible for the contracts entered by the military with ro-ro carriers. INSETS: HANDLING WITH MILITARY PRECISION;A LOGISTICS TOUR DE FORCE.

The article focuses on the recovery of the European roll-on, roll-off (RORO) shipping sector from the crisis caused by the global economic recession in 2008. One of the factors that are contributing to the growth potentials is the ongoing consolidation that allows carriers to increase services while sharing costs and the surging container trades. However, carriers will face challenges as they recover which include an European Union proposal to regulate 0.1 percent sulfur content in marine fuel in the Baltic, the North Sea and the English Channel.

The article reports on the impact of the slowdown of the construction industry on roll-on, roll-off carriers handling heavy equipment in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 65,000 construction jobs were lost in August 2009. Indications that the industry faces a bleak future include the non-purchase of new equipment by contractors, the deterioration of nonresidential construction and the increase in the number of contractors that will close or put equipment up for auction.

The article focuses on the roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) trade between the U.S. and the Middle East. It states that ro-ro carriers in the U.S. have ceded exports of privately owned vehicles to container carriers in the Middle East in order to satisfy the needs of their original equipment manufacturer customers. The impact of a ban on imports of cars more than 5 years old by the Saudi Arabian Customs Department on the U.S.-Middle East ro-ro trade is discussed.

The article discusses the strategies being employed by car carriers amid the deepening slump in the automobile market. To fill the empty space on their vessels' decks, car carriers focus their marketing efforts on oversize, non-automobile cargo. The author notes that companies are going after the high and heavy segment of the breakbulk trade in the hope that the growth in project and heavy-lift cargo will sustain them until the auto trade recovers.

The article reports that ro-ro operators in the U.S. are affected by the weak automobile market caused by the financial crisis. It is noted that ro-ro operators will likely experience problems because there is no assurance that the bailout for the automobile industry would help them in the long run. Operators have decided to lessen capacity as soon as demand goes down.

The article offers information on carrier operations at the port of Hueneme, California. It is a self-described niche port that has taken advantage of the growth ports in San Pedro Bay by attracting roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) traffic and operations that have left Los Angeles-Long Beach as container traffic increased. It is noted that the port of Hueneme handled 254,075 vehicle units in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2007.

The article reports on the demand for a new generation of efficient and environmentally friendly roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessels in the ocean carrier industry. According to Hoegh Autoliners chief executive Thor Guttormsen, overall demand for seaborne vehicle transportation is growing slowly. It is noted that the growth for ro-ro is squarley in emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China.

The article reports on the increasing demand for roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) vessels in the U.S. According to the author, shippers of high and heavy cargo often have a hard time finding vessel capacity because of the shortage of ro-ro vessels. According to Brooks Royster, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration and director of the Port of Baltimore, carriers are expected to take delivery of several new ro-ro vessels in 2007 and 2008.

Focuses on the advantages of operating roll on, roll-off (ro-ro) ships. Use of ro-ro vessels owned by the U.S. Maritime Administration to store emergency vehicles in preparation for Hurricane Rita; Factors that contribute to the success of the ro-ro ship construction industry; Cost allotted by Matson Navigation Co. to convert a C-9 container ship to a combination ro-ro container vessel; Features of the Midnight Sun and the North Star ships from Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc.

Focuses on the development of tracking and organization system for the roll-on, roll-off transportation industry by Seattle, Washington-based Tideworks Technology. Advantages offered by computers to the industry; Factors considered by Tideworks Technology in putting together a tracking and organization system for the industry; Customers being served by Tideworks; Difficult aspect of creating a system for the industry.

Focuses on the rapid growth of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) industry in the emerging markets. Opportunities provided by the changes in the industry; Reasons of the National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia and ACL/Grimaldi for venturing in the ro-ro industry; Planned expansion of car carriers in other trades.

Discusses the failure of the shipbuilding industry to meet the demand for roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ships. Factors that affect the supply of ro-ro carriers; Estimated number of ro-ro ships to be delivered through 2008; Impact of globalization and offshoring on the automobile supply chain; Advantages of the large-capacity vessels being developed at shipyards.

The article focuses on the Reefer RoRo vessel design conceived by consulting firm Reefer Intel to reduce turnaround times during loading and discharge. Topics covered include the challenges faced by the designers such as ensuring the even distribution of cold air, the benefit of the design to banana shippers and the cost reduction associated with the vessel.

The article looks at the Euroean roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) market as it travels in two directions while its overseas trading tries to overcome regional impact of a sovereign financial crisis in derailing drives to boost efficient and cut costs. It mentions economic weakness in regions including the Baltic Sea, Mediterranean and North Sea while global seaborne auto trades of ro-ro carriers in Scandinavia remain strong. It also notes strong growth in European, Japanese and Korean auto trading.s

The article focuses on the U.S. Department of Defense's use of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ships to transport military cargo. It is stated that an equivalent of 5 square miles of military cargo has been transported by ro-ro ships since 2003. Eric Ebeling, director of government affairs at U.S.-flag ro-ro carrier American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier, on being a U.S.-flag carrier. It cites the competition faced by U.S. ro-ro operators from U.S. breakbulk operators.

The article reveals the growth of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) carriers in the Gulf Coast helped by high and heavy cargoes. One ro-ro carrier, Wallenius Willhelmsem Logistics, is looking to add a third vessel to its direct service between Galveston, Texas and Latin America. It even plans to expand its direct services between the port and the Middle East. Focusing on ro-ro has helped the Gulf port reopen more quickly after the hurricane.

The article reports on the demand of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) operators for more space for terminal operations in the U.S. and emerging markets. According to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics executive vice president John Fellito, it is always a challenge for them to find a port with space to expand. For ro-ro carrier MOL, Russian ports are not a good option because they cannot handle vessels with capacity of 1, 700 to 2, 500 units or more.

The article discusses the growing demand for roll-on, roll-off vessels (ro-ro) of the U.S. military that was generated by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since ships moving government supplies are required to be U.S. flag, foreign ro-ro operators have formed U.S.-based subsidiaries. Several carriers, like the Alliance Navigation's Alliance New York, responded to the demand by setting up services that move in and out of the Persian Gulf region with dedicated U.S.-flag vessels.

The article reports on the investment of car carrier and ro-ro operators in flexibility to take advantage of the project cargo market. It mentions impact of competition on rates of ro-ro car carriers, container ships and bulk carriers. It also reveals that ro-ro operators such as Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Grimaldi have invested in new generation of ships featuring adjustable decks.

The article reports on the selection of the Port Freeport Texas as roll-on, roll-off vehicle transportation services provider Hoegh Autoliners' port for U.S. imports and exports, as of September 2016. Topics include the Freeport terminal's separate operating centers for vehicles and heavy equipment, availability of land for expansion as part of the reason of the selection, and the sizable volumes of project shipments including oil and gas that are offered by Texas port.

The article presents information on the initiative of the Port of Baltimore in Maryland to improve its roll-on roll-off business. Topics include the port's geographic location in relation to markets in the U.S. Midwest, the annual RO/RO Rodeo of the Quality Cargo Handling Action Team (QCHAT), and development training of members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) at the port's Dundalk Marine Terminal.

The article reports that the Port of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania has established a new brand identity as PhilaPort. Topics discussed include advantages of PhilaPort over other East Coast ports, prospects of PhilaPort, the arrival of the first two super-post-Panamax cranes at the port's Packer Avenue Marine Terminal and gains made by automobile and roll-on, roll-off traffic.

The article informs that liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petrochemical projects are offering opportunities to Saudi Arabian ro-ro carrier Bahri Logistics to grow its U.S. Gulf import business. It mentions development of project cargo imports by Bahri Logistics. It also mentions launch of a new strategic planning system by Bahri in order to optimize stowage.

The article reports on transportation of the Caterpillar 770dump trucks from port of Jacksonville, Florida to Morton Salt facility, Bahamas at December 2016; and usage of the VI-NAIS chartered roll-on, roll-off cargo ship by the stevedoring services firm Seaonus Stevedoring.

The article reports on the slight recovery of the roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) industry in Europe after a year-long decline in cargo volumes and rates. Slumps in ro-ro traffic were reported in Rotterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium. The industry is committed to consolidation deals such as the plan of A.P. Moller-Maersk to sell its Norfolkline ro-ro ferry operations. Bankruptcy is risked by French carrier Sea France if a cost-cutting plan involving layoffs is not accepted by trade unions.

The article discusses the effect of increased automobile sales and production on car carriers as of August 24, 2009. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logisitics president of the Americas region Chris Connor relates that there is improvement in the transport of cars from North American plants to automobile dealers. It is reported that automakers have been increasing inventories as the Cash for Clunkers program have affected the fuel-efficient cars customers have to buy to qualify for the program.

The article discusses the decision of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) carriers to downsize their pure-car/truck-carrier (PCTC) fleets and re-evaluate how best to utilize the vessels that remain. A list of the car carriers looking for oversize, non-automobile cargo to fill the void left by the automobile trade slump is presented. It cites the role of the global economic downturn in accelerating the demise of many of the PCTCs. It notes that Japanese carrier NYK Line plans to build and expand car-shipping terminals in India and China.

The article presents comments from Christopher J. Connor, president of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas LLC, on the implications of the global economic crisis for the car-carrier industry in 2009. He mentions opinions regarding the duration of the crisis. He expresses optimism that a recovery from the crisis is certain. He predicts that it is unlikely for an overcapacity situation to occur.

The article reports that the competition among automobile manufacturers for U.S. market share benefits Latin America and roll-on/roll-off shipping, which depends on car market for most of its business. Mexico's motor vehicle exports, of which 90% go to the U.S., has increased 51% in the first four months of 2006, after several lean years brought about by a decline in car sales in the U.S. General Motors and Toyota have manufacturing operations in Mexico, and are investing heavily as they seek to meet strong U.S. demand.

Presents an outlook for the car-carrier and roll-on roll-off market in 2005. Forecast on the volume of deep-sea shipment of finished vehicles from Japan by 2008; Impact of the expansion of export production on the carrier market; Changes to be seen in factory-to-dealer logistics offerings by car carriers.

Focuses on Wallenius Wilhelmsen's acquisition of a stake in the car-carrier division of Hyundai Merchant Marine, which was renamed Eukor. Advantages of the deal; Impact of the venture on roll-on, roll-off shipping; Expansion plans of Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Focuses on the bankruptcy of the Mississippi shipyard that is building the roll-on, roll-off ships for Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines. Details of the bankruptcy of the shipyard; Background on Pasha; Focus on the dominance of Matson Navigation Co.

Focuses on the challenges faced by operators of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ships in keeping up with market changes. Reason for the stability of ro-ro shipping; Modification made by companies with their fleets; Factors influencing the outlook for the ro-ro business.

The article reports on the growth in the share of roll-on, roll-off market of vehicle carriers and the decline in conventional ro-ro vessels and presents a chart which depicts the growth and decline in conventional ro-ro and vehicle carrier fleets from 2009 to 2013.

The article focuses on the status of the trade relations between the U.S. and Germany. According to the author, Germany is an attractive place for U.S. companies to establish subsidiaries or joint ventures. Over 2,000 U.S. companies are doing business in Germany. An important logistics and distribution center for foreign trade to and from Germany is the Port of Hamburg. The port is used as a hub port for U.S. seaborne trade by a number of regular container liner services, roll-on, roll-off, conventional cargo services and bulk and tramp business.

The article reports on the roll-on, roll-off and container service offered by Atlantic Container Line (ACL) at Port of Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany. Such move is based on the company's recognition of the synergy between itself and its parent company, the Grimaldi Group. Such consolidation streamlined services to serve the needs of both ACL and Grimaldi customers.