What special qualifications are required for Ro-Ro vessel exports?

According to the latest 2025 International Ro-Ro Transport Management Regulations, export enterprises must possess:

• Special Equipment Transport License(Valid for 3 years)
• International Freight Forwarding Filing Certificate (the filing number must be verifiable on the Ministry of Commerce official website)
• Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (issued by classification societies)
• Dangerous Goods Transport Qualification (if involving new energy vehicles)

What core services can professional agency companies provide?

High-quality agency companies should provide full-chain services:

• Slot Coordination: Direct contracts with Ro-Ro shipping companies such as MOL and Wallenius Wilhelmsen
• Pre-stowage Plan Design (precise stowage plans down to centimeter-level accuracy)
• Special Lashing Solutions (meeting IMO MSC.1/Circ.1620 standards)
• Lithium batteryVehicle-Specific Transport Solutions (with UN38.3 certification support)

What hidden costs are included in export expenses?

In addition to basicThe MaritimeAdditional costs requiring special attention:

• Lashing and Securing Fees(Charged by vehicle size classification)
• Port Congestion Surcharge (Rotterdam Port has increased to $35/RT in 2025)
• Bunker Adjustment Factor
• Emergency Response Fund (applicable to lithium battery vehicle transport)

How to avoid cargo damage risks?

Recommended triple safeguard measures:

• Select shipping companies insured by P&I Club (with coverage not less than $500 million)
• Require the Agent to ProvideReal-time monitoring system(Temperature/humidity/vibration data monitoring)
• Purchase All Risks insurance and clearly define deductible clauses

What special requirements apply to new energy vehicle exports?

According to the New Regulations on Lithium Battery Maritime Transport effective in 2025:

• SOC must not exceed 30% (UN3480 clause)
• Must use fireproof and explosion-proof containers (NFPA certification required)
• Equip professional firefighting equipment onboard (1 set per 200 vehicles)

What key indicators should be considered when selecting an agency company?

Recommended assessment from five dimensions:

• Historical operation volume (no fewer than 50 voyages per year for ro-ro ships)
• Port network (whether priority berthing rights are available)
• Digital capability (EDI data integration level)
• Crisis handling cases (major incident response time)
• Industry certifications (FIATA/WCA and other international organization memberships)

VII.customs clearanceWhat are the common mistakes in the process?

Customs statistics from the past three years show the main problems include:

• VIN code declaration error rate accounts for 32.7%
• Commodity classification errors (especially for smart connected vehicles)
• Mismatch between certificate of origin and vehicle nameplate information
• Failure to declare onboard lithium battery information in advance

How to handle destination portsCustoms clearanceDelays?

It is recommended to establish a triple defense mechanism:

• Advance preparationCompliance pre-check(Especially GCC certification for the Middle East, EU WVTA certification)
• Prepare multilingual technical documents (at least including English/Spanish/Arabic)
• Designate local customs clearance agents (require real-time clearance progress tracking)

What important industry changes are expected in the next two years?

According to the latest IMO resolution forecast:

• Mandatory installation starting from 2026Ship carbon capture systems
• The EU will impose maritime carbon emission taxes (estimated at €75/ton)
• Slot quota system may be implemented on China-US routes
• Blockchain bills of lading will become widespread (currently only 37% of shipping companies support)