RoRo shipping means roll-on/roll-off cargo transport, where trucks, trailers, cars, and other wheeled cargo drive on and off a vessel using ramps. It is common in ferry and port operations because it speeds loading and unloading and depends on detailed scheduling, manifests, vehicle records, and crew access controls.
In cyber security, RoRo shipping matters because those operational records are valuable targets. Attackers may steal shipping documents, staff accounts, receipts, or booking data to support phishing, fraud, extortion, or unauthorized access to logistics systems. Defenders should protect manifests and financial records like sensitive business data, keep credentials out of readable files, use MFA, and limit access to port and dispatch systems. In this environment, exposed paperwork can quickly become an identity and leverage risk.