Automotive industry supply chain solutions

Shift into higher gear to overcome automotive disruptions

Integrated logistics brings greater flexibility and agility to your supply chain.

What is Cars in Containers?

Cars in Containers (CiC) enables the transport of finished vehicles from manufacturing plants to global destinations using containers. This car transport solution works as a capable complement to traditional RoRo shipping.

Our innovative vehicle shipping service aims to provide a faster and more efficient path to market, enhancing cost efficiency and flexibility in your automotive supply chain. Stay ahead of the competition and optimise your Finished Vehicle Logistics, all the way.

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Why complement your supply chain with Cars in Containers?

For OEMs looking to capture market share and enter new geographies, Cars in Containers is a viable auto transport solution which offers quick, efficient ways to get Completely Built-up Units (CBUs) to their target destinations. Further, our team performs a pre-trip inspection (PTI) and a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) to document the condition of the vehicles prior to final delivery to customers.

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Why do you need Cars in Containers?

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Flexible transport
Choose weekly sailings from most key origins across our global multimodal network.
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Optimised logistics planning
Cars in Containers is a great complementary option to RoRo which can enhance predictability and efficiency in logistics planning.
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No limitations to port access
With access to a deep-water port not being mandatory in case of smaller vessels, OEMs can expand access to remote locations for smaller-volume consignments. This also allows us to significantly reduce the number of touchpoints.

How does Cars in Containers work?

Cars in Containers involves loading finished vehicles into standard dry containers. Each vehicle is positioned and immobilised (secured/lashed) within the container floor or racks. Since the cars are containerised, they can be moved using multiple modes of transport, which comes in handy especially before and after the ocean journey. Upon arrival at the depot, cars are carefully unloaded and shipped to their destinations.

What are the core benefits of Maersk Cars in Containers?

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Flexibility
Reduce inventory build-up at origin and order-to-delivery times with predictable weekly departures to destinations worldwide.
Security
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Our fastening and lashing techniques are designed to keep your vehicles (including EVs) firmly placed in the containers throughout journey, from origin to destination.
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Expertise

Optimise for smaller-volume consignments of vehicles with access to a greater number of remote locations at higher frequencies.

Here's how Maersk Cars in Containers enabled zero-damage deliveries for Toyota Gibraltar

When Toyota Gibraltar Stockholding Ltd. (TGS) wanted a more efficient solution to manage end-to-end deliveries of their customised 4 x 4 vehicles, Maersk's weekly shipping services, wider network of ports and better overall security proved to be the right choice. 

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Looking for a reliable end-to-end solution for finished vehicles?

Reach out to our Cars in Containers experts, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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