RoRo Shipping
Roll-on / roll-off shipping for vehicles, machinery and wheeled cargo.
Learn more about RoRo ShippingCoastal corridor
California Coast to Hawaii Freight
Vehicles, wheeled equipment and commercial cargo from California to Hawaii on RoRo and container liner services.
Service type: RoRo and container liner (no ferry)
There is no ferry between the mainland and Hawaii. Freight crosses on scheduled ocean liner services: vehicles and wheeled cargo usually travel RoRo, driven or towed on and off the ship, and general freight travels in containers.
We quote vehicles, trailers, wheeled equipment and commercial cargo from California to the islands and back. If the cargo starts away from the port, we can quote the truck leg to it as well.
Reaching an island other than the one the ship calls at can mean a second, inter-island leg. Name the final island in your request so the review covers the whole trip.
Ports, sailings and transit
Ports, sailing days and transit times for this corridor are confirmed with your quote. They depend on your cargo, your dates and the space available.
What shippers send
- Vehicles
- Trailers and wheeled equipment
- Commercial cargo
- Palletized freight
Restrictions to know
- Vehicles usually need a low fuel level and no personal items inside.
- Some plants, produce and soil are restricted by Hawaii's agricultural rules.
- Dangerous goods must be declared.
Documents
- Bill of lading
- Title or registration for vehicles, and the lienholder's written permission if the vehicle is financed
- Photo ID when a vehicle is dropped off
Services
Services on this corridor
Customs & Documentation
Support with transport documents, manifests, and border-related requirements when needed.
Learn more about Customs & DocumentationBusiness Freight Accounts
For companies that need regular ferry freight quote support and ongoing assistance.
Learn more about Business Freight AccountsHow a quote request works
Step 1: Send the details
Origin and destination, what the cargo is, its dimensions and weight, and your sailing window.
Step 2: We review the options
We check which ferry, RoRo or barge services and port pairs fit your cargo and dates.
Step 3: You get a quote
The quote lists the sailing options and what each one includes.
Step 4: We arrange the booking
We book the option you choose with the carrier and tell you which documents it needs.
Questions
No. Freight to Hawaii travels on ocean liner services: RoRo for vehicles and wheeled cargo, containers for general freight.
No. Hawaii is a U.S. state, so freight from the mainland is domestic. Hawaii's agricultural rules still apply to some items.
Tell us the final island. Reaching it may take an inter-island leg, and we include that in the review.
