MegaSpeed Cargo, Dubai
RoRo and LoLo Shipping from Dubai
RoRo and LoLo Shipping from Dubai to Africa and Worldwide
RoRo and LoLo shipping from Dubai are two ways to move vehicles and heavy cargo by sea. With RoRo (roll-on, roll-off), a driver takes the vehicle onto the ship. With LoLo (lift-on, lift-off), a crane lifts the cargo on and off instead.
Which one you need depends mainly on whether your cargo can move under its own power. MegaSpeed Cargo arranges both, with 40+ years in the industry behind the team. We prepare and load vehicles at our Ras Al Khor facility, while our Jebel Ali facilities store up to 1,500 vehicles next to the port.
What RoRo and LoLo Shipping from Dubai Can Carry
Cars, Vans, RVs
Trucks, Busses, Tankers
Industrial Vehicles
Classic and High Value Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Boats & yachts
RoRo and LoLo Shipping from Dubai: Which Should You Choose?
RoRo Shipping
These vessels work like large car ferries. A driver takes your vehicle up a ramp and parks it on a deck, and the crew lashes it down. Because no crane is involved, handling is low, and RoRo is usually the cheapest option for vehicles that run.
It suits cars, pickups, buses and trucks, including several vehicles on one booking. However, not every port has a RoRo service, and vehicles must generally travel empty of personal items.
LoLo Shipping
LoLo is the better fit when cargo cannot drive on, or when it is too large or awkward for a ramp. Cranes lift it onto the vessel, either in a container, on a flat rack or as breakbulk.
Construction, mining and manufacturing cargo often goes this way. It costs more than RoRo for an equivalent vehicle, but it gives you far more flexibility on size, shape and condition. See our heavy machinery page for more detail.
Shipping Vehicles in Any Condition
We ship running vehicles and vehicles with faults. Still, a vehicle that does not run needs to be planned differently, because it cannot drive on a RoRo ramp. If it can still steer and roll, it can usually be winched into a container. Otherwise, it needs a crane.
Very large items can go on a MAFI trailer. This is a wheeled platform that is towed on and off a RoRo vessel, with the cargo lifted onto it by crane. It is a practical option for boats, crated cargo and machinery that will not fit in a container.
If you are buying a vehicle in Dubai for export, tell us about any engine or transmission problems before you book. That way, we can plan loading properly and avoid surprises at the port.
What the Price of RoRo and LoLo Shipping from Dubai Includes
We quote a door-to-port rate for RoRo shipping from Dubai. It can include loading, lashing, inland transport to the port and ocean freight. If you want, we can also add local pickup in the UAE, insurance and destination handling.
We also offer a landed cost rate on some routes, which includes duties. Otherwise, customs duties, taxes and clearing agent fees are due when the vehicle arrives. Please check exactly what your quote covers, since this varies by country.
Once the vehicle is on board, we send you the shipping documents and the bill of lading, along with an estimated arrival date. Vehicles leaving Dubai also need RTA export papers, and we handle these for you.
Need a RoRo or LoLo quote? Talk to us.
Phone: +971 4 3446289
WhatsApp: +971 50 646 3985
