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Global RORO Shipping Market Research Report - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2033)

Published Aug 13, 2025
Length 161 Pages
SKU # LOOK20514496

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Definition and Scope:

RoRo is the acronym for the expression “Roll-on, Roll-off” and it describes the way a vessel carries wheeled cargo. RoRo ships are designed to carry cars, agricultural tractors, mining and road machinery, trucks, semi-trailer trucks and trailers, buses, industrial vehicles, lorries, etc. Unlike LO-LO (lift-on/lit-off) vessels that use cranes to load/unload the cargo, these kinds of ships have a built-in ramp that allows the equipment to roll on and off the vessel.

Whereas ferries, cruise ferries and barges can be used to move vehicles across rivers and other short distances through the sea, the term “RoRo” is commonly used to call large deep-sea vessels used to ship vehicles. The biggest ones is able to withstand up to 10 tons of pressure per square meter, which makes them perfect for heavy cargo shipping. Apart from vehicles, they can carry high-and-heavy cargo, break bulk, special products and the heavy-duty transport of steel and paper.

The global RORO Shipping market size is projected to reach US$ 23266.91 Million by 2028, from US$ 15637.56 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 3.73% during 2022-2028. Compared to traditional ships, RoRo vessels offer a number of advantages, the main ones being flexibility, operational speed and overall time saving. In the upcoming years, the usage of RoRo vessels (and RoPax ships) both on domestic and international routes will significantly increase to the growth of global trade and to lower the traffic on roads, especially in Europe.

On the other hand, the continuous growth of automobile sales, the increasing demand for electric vehicle transportation, and the advancement of technology in the ro-ro shipping industry are all driving the expansion of the RORO shipping market. The development of the ro-ro shipping industry is closely related to the development of the global automobile trade. Continued growth in vehicle sales will continue to drive the growth of the ro-ro service market. At the same time, incentives, regulations, infrastructure and improved consumer confidence boosted sales of new energy vehicles. Plus battery pack costs have been falling for years - now rising due to higher commodity prices (nickel, cobalt, lithium, aluminum). All these have promoted the growth of the new energy vehicle market. Since the second half of 2020, driven by the export of China's new energy vehicles and the influence of the international auto industry supply chain, the international ro-ro market has seen strong demand. Ro-ro ships are developing rapidly, and there are more than 2,000 ships in the world so far. Ro-ro ships are developing towards higher speed, larger loading capacity and better performance. Ro-ro ships are developing towards higher speed, larger loading capacity and better performance. This will also become an important driving force for the development of the RORO shipping market.

At the same time, the RORO shipping market is also facing the reduction of long-term ocean freight rates, the impact of the Omicron epidemic on the turnover efficiency of ro-ro ships, the global energy transition and related decarbonization goals that increase the logistics cost of the shipping industry, and the lack of automobiles. The core problem is still difficult to alleviate the influence of other factors.

Noteworthy industry trends include: rising freight rates for ro-ro ships, China’s electric vehicle exports are expected to maintain continuous growth, the shipping market’s freight volume may continue to decline, the shipping industry is accelerating its green transformation, and the economic impact of environmentally friendly ships is expanding, etc.

In today's world, as shipping technology advances, larger, efficient and environmentally sustainable vehicle carriers are being built. Ro-ro ships are developing rapidly, and there are more than 2,000 ships in the world so far. Ro-ro ships are developing towards higher speed, larger loading capacity and better performance. Ro-ro ships are generally powered by diesel engines, with a speed of about 20 knots, and the fastest can exceed 25 knots. Future ro-ro ships can adopt new power plants and be faster. Ro-ro ships are loaded with containers. In addition to loading containers, future ro-ro ships can also carry various cargoes such as oil and ore, and their uses will be more extensive.

Segment by Type, the RORO Shipping can be split into Used Car Shipping, New Car Shipping, etc. Currently, the New Car Shipping segment dominates the entire market and has already captured 89.58% of the market in 2021. During the forecast period of 2022-2028, we speculate that the market size of the New Car Shipping segment will still grow at a higher rate, reaching a CAGR of 3.95%, faster than the 1.68% of the Used Car Shipping segment.

According to the application scenarios, the RORO Shipping can be divided into two main departments: Domestic Shipping and International Shipping. Due to the division of labor in the global industrial chain, the differences in automobile manufacturing centers and automobile consumption regions, the international automobile trade is very active. This drives the development of the International Shipping market scale. The global automobile shipping trade is mainly between East Asia, Europe and North America. China, Japan, South Korea, Western Europe, and North America are all global automobile manufacturing centers, as well as automobile export centers and automobile consumption centers, so the sea freight trade between them is active. The automobile manufacturing industry in other regions is not strong, but the automobile consumption is relatively large, so East Asia, Europe, and North America export automobiles to these regions. In 2021, the market size of the International Shipping sector has accounted for 82.08% of the market share.

On basis of geography, the RORO Shipping market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa, etc. The Asia-Pacific market has become the most important source of income for the RORO shipping market and has already occupied about 40% of the market share. This is closely related to the developed shipping, import and export trade, and fast-growing economy in the region. During the forecast period, we estimate the market size of Middle East and Africa to expand at the highest CAGR of 5.44%.

Currently, the RORO shipping market is less concentrated. According to our calculations, the values of CR5 and HHI used to measure market concentration indicators in this market are 58.51% and 7.67% respectively, showing a market that is not concentrated. However, it is predicted that in 2022, the market concentration will increase. Key players in the market include Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW), NYK Line, Grimaldi Group, CMA CGM, MOL Group, Hoegh Autoliners, K Line RORO Services Ltd., Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd., China Merchants ro-ro company, Roro Shipping Company S.A, DFDS Seaways, Sallaum Lines, Stena RoRo, CLdN RoRo SA, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC), Cargomax International.

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global RORO Shipping market, examining all key dimensions. It provides both a macro-level overview and micro-level market details, including market size, trends, competitive landscape, niche segments, growth drivers, and key challenges.

Report Framework and Key Highlights:

Market Dynamics: Identification of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

Trend Analysis: Examination of ongoing and emerging trends impacting the market.

Competitive Landscape: Detailed profiles and market positioning of major players, including market share, operational status, product offerings, and strategic developments.

Strategic Analysis Tools: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, PEST Analysis, Value Chain Analysis

Market Segmentation: By type, application, region, and end-user industry.

Forecasting and Growth Projections: In-depth revenue forecasts and CAGR analysis through 2033.

This report equips readers with critical insights to navigate competitive dynamics and develop effective strategies. Whether assessing a new market entry or refining existing strategies, the report serves as a valuable tool for:

Industry players

Investors

Researchers

Consultants

Business strategists

And all stakeholders with an interest or investment in the RORO Shipping market.

Global RORO Shipping Market: Segmentation Analysis and Strategic Insights

This section of the report provides an in-depth segmentation analysis of the global RORO Shipping market. The market is segmented based on region (country), manufacturer, product type, and application. Segmentation enables a more precise understanding of market dynamics and facilitates targeted strategies across product development, marketing, and sales.

By breaking the market into meaningful subsets, stakeholders can better tailor their offerings to the specific needs of each segment—enhancing competitiveness and improving return on investment.

Global RORO Shipping Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Companies Profiled

Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW)

NYK Line

Grimaldi Group

CMA CGM

MOL Group

Hoegh Autoliners

K Line RORO Services Ltd.

Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers

China Merchants ro-ro company

Roro Shipping Company S.A

DFDS Seaways

Sallaum Lines

Stena RoRo

CLdN RoRo SA

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier

Cargomax International

Market Segmentation by Type

Used Car Shipping

New Car Shipping

Market Segmentation by Application

Domestic Shipping

International Shipping

Geographic Segmentation

North America: United States, Canada, Mexico

Europe: Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia.

Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand

South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia.

Middle East and Africa (MEA): Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA

Report Framework and Chapter Summary

Chapter 1: Report Scope and Market Definition

This chapter outlines the statistical boundaries and scope of the report. It defines the segmentation standards used throughout the study, including criteria for dividing the market by region, product type, application, and other relevant dimensions. It establishes the foundational definitions and classifications that guide the rest of the analysis.

Chapter 2: Executive Summary

This chapter presents a concise summary of the market’s current status and future outlook across different segments—by geography, product type, and application. It includes key metrics such as market size, growth trends, and development potential for each segment. The chapter offers a high-level overview of the RORO Shipping Market, highlighting its evolution over the short, medium, and long term.

Chapter 3: Market Dynamics and Policy Environment

This chapter explores the latest developments in the market, identifying key growth drivers, restraints, challenges, and risks faced by industry participants. It also includes an analysis of the policy and regulatory landscape affecting the market, providing insight into how external factors may shape future performance.

Chapter 4: Competitive Landscape

This chapter provides a detailed assessment of the market's competitive environment. It covers market share, production capacity, output, pricing trends, and strategic developments such as mergers, acquisitions, and expansion plans of leading players. This analysis offers a comprehensive view of the positioning and performance of top competitors.

Chapters 5–10: Regional Market Analysis

These chapters offer in-depth, quantitative evaluations of market size and growth potential across major regions and countries. Each chapter assesses regional consumption patterns, market dynamics, development prospects, and available capacity. The analysis helps readers understand geographical differences and opportunities in global markets.

Chapter 11: Market Segmentation by Product Type

This chapter examines the market based on product type, analyzing the size, growth trends, and potential of each segment. It helps stakeholders identify underexplored or high-potential product categories—often referred to as “blue ocean” opportunities.

Chapter 12: Market Segmentation by Application

This chapter analyzes the market based on application fields, providing insights into the scale and future development of each application segment. It supports readers in identifying high-growth areas across downstream markets.

Chapter 13: Company Profiles

This chapter presents comprehensive profiles of leading companies operating in the market. For each company, it details sales revenue, volume, pricing, gross profit margin, market share, product offerings, and recent strategic developments. This section offers valuable insight into corporate performance and strategy.

Chapter 14: Industry Chain and Value Chain Analysis

This chapter explores the full industry chain, from upstream raw material suppliers to downstream application sectors. It includes a value chain analysis that highlights the interconnections and dependencies across various parts of the ecosystem.

Chapter 15: Key Findings and Conclusions

The final chapter summarizes the main takeaways from the report, presenting the core conclusions, strategic recommendations, and implications for stakeholders. It encapsulates the insights drawn from all previous chapters.

Table of Contents

161 Pages
1 Introduction
1.1 RORO Shipping Market Definition
1.2 RORO Shipping Market Segments
1.2.1 Segment by Type
1.2.2 Segment by Application
2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global RORO Shipping Market Size
2.2 Market Segmentation – by Type
2.3 Market Segmentation – by Application
2.4 Market Segmentation – by Geography
3 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
3.1 Key Takeway
3.2 Market Opportunities & Trends
3.3 Market Drivers
3.4 Market Restraints
3.5 Market Major Factor Assessment
4 Global RORO Shipping Market Competitive Landscape
4.1 Global RORO Shipping Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
4.2 RORO Shipping Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
4.3 New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans
4.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
5 Global RORO Shipping Market by Region
5.1 Global RORO Shipping Market Size by Region
5.2 Global RORO Shipping Market Size Market Share by Region
6 North America Market Overview
6.1 North America RORO Shipping Market Size by Country
6.1.1 USA Market Overview
6.1.2 Canada Market Overview
6.1.3 Mexico Market Overview
6.2 North America RORO Shipping Market Size by Type
6.3 North America RORO Shipping Market Size by Application
6.4 Top Players in North America RORO Shipping Market
7 Europe Market Overview
7.1 Europe RORO Shipping Market Size by Country
7.1.1 Germany Market Overview
7.1.2 France Market Overview
7.1.3 U.K. Market Overview
7.1.4 Italy Market Overview
7.1.5 Spain Market Overview
7.1.6 Sweden Market Overview
7.1.7 Denmark Market Overview
7.1.8 Netherlands Market Overview
7.1.9 Switzerland Market Overview
7.1.10 Belgium Market Overview
7.1.11 Russia Market Overview
7.2 Europe RORO Shipping Market Size by Type
7.3 Europe RORO Shipping Market Size by Application
7.4 Top Players in Europe RORO Shipping Market
8 Asia-Pacific Market Overview
8.1 Asia-Pacific RORO Shipping Market Size by Country
8.1.1 China Market Overview
8.1.2 Japan Market Overview
8.1.3 South Korea Market Overview
8.1.4 India Market Overview
8.1.5 Australia Market Overview
8.1.6 Indonesia Market Overview
8.1.7 Malaysia Market Overview
8.1.8 Philippines Market Overview
8.1.9 Singapore Market Overview
8.1.10 Thailand Market Overview
8.2 Asia-Pacific RORO Shipping Market Size by Type
8.3 Asia-Pacific RORO Shipping Market Size by Application
8.4 Top Players in Asia-Pacific RORO Shipping Market
9 South America Market Overview
9.1 South America RORO Shipping Market Size by Country
9.1.1 Brazil Market Overview
9.1.2 Argentina Market Overview
9.1.3 Columbia Market Overview
9.2 South America RORO Shipping Market Size by Type
9.3 South America RORO Shipping Market Size by Application
9.4 Top Players in South America RORO Shipping Market
10 Middle East and Africa Market Overview
10.1 Middle East and Africa RORO Shipping Market Size by Country
10.1.1 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
10.1.2 UAE Market Overview
10.1.3 Egypt Market Overview
10.1.4 Nigeria Market Overview
10.1.5 South Africa Market Overview
10.2 Middle East and Africa RORO Shipping Market Size by Type
10.3 Middle East and Africa RORO Shipping Market Size by Application
10.4 Top Players in Middle East and Africa RORO Shipping Market
11 RORO Shipping Market Segmentation by Type
11.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
11.2 Global RORO Shipping Market Share by Type (2020-2033)
12 RORO Shipping Market Segmentation by Application
12.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
12.2 Global RORO Shipping Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2033)
12.3 Global RORO Shipping Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2033)
13 Company Profiles
13.1 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW)
13.1.1 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) Company Overview
13.1.2 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) Business Overview
13.1.3 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.1.4 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.1.5 Key News
13.2 NYK Line
13.2.1 NYK Line Company Overview
13.2.2 NYK Line Business Overview
13.2.3 NYK Line RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.2.4 NYK Line RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.2.5 Key News
13.3 Grimaldi Group
13.3.1 Grimaldi Group Company Overview
13.3.2 Grimaldi Group Business Overview
13.3.3 Grimaldi Group RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.3.4 Grimaldi Group RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.3.5 Key News
13.4 CMA CGM
13.4.1 CMA CGM Company Overview
13.4.2 CMA CGM Business Overview
13.4.3 CMA CGM RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.4.4 CMA CGM RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.4.5 Key News
13.5 MOL Group
13.5.1 MOL Group Company Overview
13.5.2 MOL Group Business Overview
13.5.3 MOL Group RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.5.4 MOL Group RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.5.5 Key News
13.6 Hoegh Autoliners
13.6.1 Hoegh Autoliners Company Overview
13.6.2 Hoegh Autoliners Business Overview
13.6.3 Hoegh Autoliners RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.6.4 Hoegh Autoliners RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.6.5 Key News
13.7 K Line RORO Services Ltd.
13.7.1 K Line RORO Services Ltd. Company Overview
13.7.2 K Line RORO Services Ltd. Business Overview
13.7.3 K Line RORO Services Ltd. RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.7.4 K Line RORO Services Ltd. RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.7.5 Key News
13.8 Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers
13.8.1 Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers Company Overview
13.8.2 Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers Business Overview
13.8.3 Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.8.4 Anji Cosco Shipping RoRo Carriers RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.8.5 Key News
13.9 China Merchants ro-ro company
13.9.1 China Merchants ro-ro company Company Overview
13.9.2 China Merchants ro-ro company Business Overview
13.9.3 China Merchants ro-ro company RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.9.4 China Merchants ro-ro company RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.9.5 Key News
13.10 Roro Shipping Company S.A
13.10.1 Roro Shipping Company S.A Company Overview
13.10.2 Roro Shipping Company S.A Business Overview
13.10.3 Roro Shipping Company S.A RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.10.4 Roro Shipping Company S.A RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.10.5 Key News
13.11 DFDS Seaways
13.11.1 DFDS Seaways Company Overview
13.11.2 DFDS Seaways Business Overview
13.11.3 DFDS Seaways RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.11.4 DFDS Seaways RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.11.5 Key News
13.12 Sallaum Lines
13.12.1 Sallaum Lines Company Overview
13.12.2 Sallaum Lines Business Overview
13.12.3 Sallaum Lines RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.12.4 Sallaum Lines RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.12.5 Key News
13.13 Stena RoRo
13.13.1 Stena RoRo Company Overview
13.13.2 Stena RoRo Business Overview
13.13.3 Stena RoRo RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.13.4 Stena RoRo RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.13.5 Key News
13.14 CLdN RoRo SA
13.14.1 CLdN RoRo SA Company Overview
13.14.2 CLdN RoRo SA Business Overview
13.14.3 CLdN RoRo SA RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.14.4 CLdN RoRo SA RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.14.5 Key News
13.15 American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
13.15.1 American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Company Overview
13.15.2 American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Business Overview
13.15.3 American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.15.4 American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.15.5 Key News
13.16 Cargomax International
13.16.1 Cargomax International Company Overview
13.16.2 Cargomax International Business Overview
13.16.3 Cargomax International RORO Shipping Major Product Overview
13.16.4 Cargomax International RORO Shipping Revenue and Gross Margin fromRORO Shipping (2020-2025)
13.16.5 Key News
14 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
14.1 Key Takeway
14.2 Market Opportunities & Trends
14.3 Market Drivers
14.4 Market Restraints
14.5 Market Major Factor Assessment
14.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis of RORO Shipping Market
14.7 PEST Analysis of RORO Shipping Market
15 Analysis of the RORO Shipping Industry Chain
15.1 Overview of the Industry Chain
15.2 Upstream Segment Analysis
15.3 Midstream Segment Analysis
15.3.1 Manufacturing, Processing or Conversion Process Analysis
15.3.2 Key Technology Analysis
15.4 Downstream Segment Analysis
15.4.1 Downstream Customer List and Contact Details
15.4.2 Customer Concerns or Preference Analysis
16 Conclusion
17 Appendix
17.1 Methodology
17.2 Research Process and Data Source
17.3 Disclaimer
17.4 Note
17.5 Examples of Clients
17.6 Disclaimer
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