RO-RO: MORE OFFS THAN ONS.

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.