The pure transit time of a RoRo shipment from Europe is between 10 and 40 days, depending on the destination region. It takes around 14-18 days to Jeddah, 12-18 days to West Africa, 18-28 days to South America and 30-40 days to Australia. Important: The total delivery time also includes pre-carriage, documentation and customs clearance - expect a total of 3-8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A common misconception: many shippers equate transit time with delivery time. In reality, transit time is only part of the overall process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transit time refers to the pure duration of sea transport - from the ship's departure from the port of departure to its arrival at the port of destination. The total delivery time, on the other hand, covers the entire process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lead time (3-7 days): <\/strong>Transport of the vehicle to the harbour, gate-in, waiting time for loading<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transit time (10-40 days): <\/strong>Pure sea transport time depending on route<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow-up (3-10 days): <\/strong>Unloading, customs clearance at the port of destination, onward transport if necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can read about the most important status milestones during transport in our article on RoRo status milestones (https:\/\/odsorient.com\/gate-in-bis-release-die-wichtigsten-status-meilensteine-bei-roro).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transit times vary considerably depending on the destination region. Here is an overview of typical transit times from European ports (Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Antwerp):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weitere Details zu S\u00fcdamerika-Routen findest du in unserem Beitrag zu den RORO-Transitzeiten Europa \u2192 S\u00fcdamerika (https:\/\/odsorient.com\/roro-transitzeiten-2025-europa-%e2%86%92-suedamerika-top-10-routen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actual duration may deviate from the specified guide values. The most important influencing factors are<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many delays can be avoided with good planning. Here are the most important tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideal lead time for a RoRo booking is 2-4 weeks before the desired departure date. For time-critical shipments or in the high season (October-January), we recommend even earlier planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calculate backwards: If your vehicle has to be at its destination by a certain date, calculate the transit time plus a two-week buffer. This gives you your latest booking date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: Vehicle should be in Jeddah on 1 August. Transit time: 16 days + 14 days buffer = booking at the beginning of July at the latest, loading in mid-July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The transit times are approximate values provided by the shipping companies. In practice, there may be deviations of 1-5 days, particularly in the event of bad weather or high port utilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transshipment means reloading at an intermediate port. The vehicle is loaded onto another ship, which takes over the onward journey to the port of destination. This extends the total journey time by 5-14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot directly influence the sea transit time. However, you can choose direct connections and prepare everything optimally on the document side so that there are no delays at the port of destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no express service as with parcel services. However, direct connections offer the fastest transit times. Your freight forwarder can recommend the fastest available route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most forwarders and shipping companies offer online tracking via B\/L number or VIN. You receive status updates on gate-in, loading, departure, arrival and release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The transit time for RoRo shipments can be planned - provided you know the typical durations and allow for sufficient buffers. Direct connections, early booking and proper documentation are the best guarantees for punctual delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions about transit times for your specific route, the ODS Orient team is always at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have any questions or would you like a non-binding offer? Contact us directly: https:\/\/odsorient.com\/kontakt<\/p>\n\n\n\n All information in this article has been carefully researched but is subject to change at any time. ODS Orient accepts no liability for the topicality, accuracy and completeness of the information provided.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Die reine Transitzeit einer RoRo-Verschiffung ab Europa liegt je nach Zielregion zwischen 10 und 40 Tagen. Nach Jeddah dauert es etwa 14\u201318 Tage, nach Westafrika 12\u201318 Tage, nach S\u00fcdamerika 18\u201328 Tage und nach Australien 30\u201340 Tage. Wichtig: Die gesamte Lieferzeit umfasst zus\u00e4tzlich Vorlauf, Dokumentation und Zollabfertigung \u2013 rechne insgesamt mit 3\u20138 Wochen. 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Target region<\/strong><\/td> Typical transit time<\/strong><\/td> Direct connection?<\/strong><\/td> Frequency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Turkey \/ East Mediterranean<\/td> 7-12 days<\/td> Yes<\/td> Weekly<\/td><\/tr> Middle East (Jeddah, Dubai)<\/td> 14-20 days<\/td> Mostly direct<\/td> Weekly<\/td><\/tr> West Africa (Lagos, Tema)<\/td> 12-18 days<\/td> Yes<\/td> Every 1-2 weeks<\/td><\/tr> East Africa (Mombasa)<\/td> 20-28 days<\/td> Often with transhipment<\/td> Every 2 weeks<\/td><\/tr> North America East Coast<\/td> 10-14 days<\/td> Yes<\/td> Weekly<\/td><\/tr> North America West Coast<\/td> 20-28 days<\/td> Mostly via Panama<\/td> Every 2 weeks<\/td><\/tr> South America East Coast<\/td> 18-24 days<\/td> Yes<\/td> Every 1-2 weeks<\/td><\/tr> South America West Coast<\/td> 24-32 days<\/td> Often with transhipment<\/td> Every 2-3 weeks<\/td><\/tr> South East Asia<\/td> 25-35 days<\/td> Mostly with stop<\/td> Weekly<\/td><\/tr> Australia \/ New Zealand<\/td> 30-42 days<\/td> Often via Singapore<\/td> Every 2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What factors influence the transit time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How can you avoid delays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When should you book so that the vehicle arrives on time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FAQ - Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How accurate are the stated transit times?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What does transshipment mean and how does it affect the duration?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can I shorten the transit time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is there an express option with RoRo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How can I track the status of my consignment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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