Transport Modes

Car Carrier

A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.

Quick answer: A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.

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Quick answer

A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.

Why it matters

Car Carrier matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Car Carrier?

In this glossary, Car Carrier refers to: A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.

How is Car Carrier used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The car carrier loaded new vehicles at the port, and customs officers verified the vehicle identification numbers on the manifest."

Why does Car Carrier matter in logistics?

Car Carrier matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Car Carrier?

Car Carrier is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Car Carrier belong to?

In this glossary, Car Carrier is grouped under Transport Modes. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.

Operational example

The car carrier loaded new vehicles at the port, and customs officers verified the vehicle identification numbers on the manifest.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Transport Modes

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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