Ro-Ro ships

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ship
gptkbp:associatedWith international trade
vehicle manufacturers
shipping logistics
gptkbp:benefits higher initial cost
limited cargo types
reduced handling costs
faster loading and unloading
gptkbp:capacity hundreds of vehicles
gptkbp:commonName cars
trucks
trailers
gptkbp:constructedIn shipyards
gptkbp:crewSize varies by ship size
gptkbp:design ramps
multiple decks
gptkbp:environmentalImpact lower emissions than traditional cargo ships
gptkbp:examples ferries
cargo ships
military transport ships
gptkbp:famousFor gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
Europe
gptkbp:features drive-on/drive-off design
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1950s
gptkbp:flag various countries
gptkbp:futurePlans larger vessels
eco-friendly designs
increased automation
gptkbp:historicalSignificance transformed vehicle transport
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ro-Ro ships
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
dry docking
gptkbp:operatedBy shipping companies
gptkbp:operationalArea international waters
coastal waters
gptkbp:regulates international maritime organizations
gptkbp:relatedTo logistics
supply chain management
maritime trade
gptkbp:route Asia_to_Europe
North_America_to_Europe
Europe_to_North_America
Australia_to_Asia
gptkbp:safetyFeatures fire suppression systems
stability systems
gptkbp:type Roll-on/roll-off ship
gptkbp:usedFor transporting vehicles