The ro/ro sector has been flat reflecting a listless global auto market. But there are signs that business could be improving very soon and the ro/ro ports are trying to get in front of the market.
Planning for the Rebound
North America has an impressive array of large, ro/ro facilities, some based in well-known hub port areas like New York/New Jersey and the San Pedro ports of LA and Long Beach. Others are located in lesser recognized port regions such as the Port of Davisville in Rhode Island or the Port of Hueneme, California.
One thing the ro/ro ports, large and small, share is they are often treated as a bit of a sideshow to the box business. While it is certainly an unfair rendering of the most versatile of seaborne services, it’s true nonetheless.