In automotive logistics, there is no room for guesswork. Every vehicle, from premium passenger cars and commercial fleets to cutting edge electric vehicles, needs more than just a booking slot on a vessel, it needs engineered protection and controlled handling every step of the way.
At ALSI Oman, the focus is on complete, end to end RoRo (Roll on/Roll off) and static loading solutions, ensuring that vehicles move through regional and global trade lanes with the same care and precision they were designed with.
What Is RoRo Logistics?
RoRo, or Roll on/Roll off, refers to the transport of wheeled cargo such as cars, trucks, buses, or machinery that are driven on and off dedicated RoRo vessels using integrated ramps.
This method reduces cargo handling, minimizes the risk of damage, and speeds up loading and discharge operations, making it one of the most efficient ways to move vehicles across seas.
For non-running units, electric vehicles, or customized vehicles, ALSI Oman takes logistics a step further by using static loading on Mafi trailers and containers to deliver greater control, safety, and stability.
Static Loading: When Vehicles Cannot Be Driven
Static loading is used when vehicles cannot be moved under their own power, such as prototypes, EVs with no charge, accident-damaged or immobilized units. These are carefully loaded onto specialized trailers or into containers using lifting, positioning, and securing systems.
At ALSI Oman, static loading typically includes:
- Mafi trailers – heavy-duty, low-profile platforms designed for safe static transport inside RoRo vessels.
- Custom ramps and skids – to position vehicles correctly without overloading the chassis or suspension points.
- Precision lashing and securing – using certified gear to restrict movement during sea passage.
This approach allows ALSI Oman to move sensitive or non-operational vehicles safely, securely, and in line with international marine transport and safety standards.
Handling Electric Vehicles (EVs) Safely
Electric vehicle logistics adds a new technical layer to traditional vehicle movement, dealing with lithium-ion batteries, voltage isolation, and fire safety requirements.
ALSI Oman applies dedicated EV handling procedures, including:
- Verifying battery state of charge before shipment
- Applying certified isolation procedures to electrical systems
- Monitoring temperature and humidity during critical handling phases
- Using specialized fire-resistant packaging where required
By combining technical handling with regulatory compliance, ALSI Oman ensures EV shipments progress smoothly through ports, vessels, customs, and onward connections without compromising safety.
When Containers Are Better Than RoRo
There are routes, cargo profiles, and infrastructure limitations where RoRo is not the best or most practical solution. In such cases, ALSI Oman offers containerized static loading as an alternative.
Using 20ft and 40ft containers with custom built ramps, cribbing, and lashing solutions, ALSI Oman can load single or multiple vehicles securely into containers.
This is especially suitable for:
- Limited-series and boutique cars
- Prototype or pre-launch units
- Regional and cross-border movements where RoRo capacity or port facilities are limited
Container solutions add an extra layer of protection from weather and external elements and simplify multimodal transfers from sea to road or rail without re-handling the vehicle.
Engineering Confidence Across Every Mile
Behind every automotive movement managed by ALSI Oman lies detailed planning, technical know-how, and end-to-end responsibility. The automotive logistics offering combines RoRo services, static loading expertise, customs clearance support, and real-time shipment visibility under one integrated framework.
The objective is clear:
To ensure every vehicle from plant, showroom, or yard to its final destination, moves safely, efficiently, and transparently. In automotive logistics with ALSI Oman, it is never just about moving a unit; it is about moving trust across every mile.
