Then it is important to choose a reliable liner service with high-quality cargo operations.
Recently Höegh Autoliners was tasked to transport equipment for a cement plant project in Kenya. The customer had been using container and traditional breakbulk vessels in the past, and were not aware of the advantages of using RoRo vessels for their breakbulk cargo.
Short transit time and regular, frequent service
The customer required 57 breakbulk pieces from Bremerhaven, and 43 pieces from Mumbai transported for the project in Mombasa, and was looking for the most efficient options. Höegh Autoliners has a global network offering a frequent, reliable service from both Europe and India to Kenya, with fixed monthly sailings and short transit times.
Regular departure times also mean the cargo is loaded on to the vessels when needed, so the customer does not have to wait for the vessel, and incur costly storage at port.
Safer and less risk with RoRo
Transporting cargo with RoRo vessels also ensures a safer and less risky operation.
By lashing the cargo on to specialised rolltrailers, the risk of damage is reduced as it eliminates the need for crane lifts at both load and discharge port. Once rolled inside the vessel, the cargo is fixed to designated lashing points underdeck. This ensures the delicate equipment is not exposed to water or humidity, and remains safe during its ocean transportation.
