According to the ro-ro transport characteristics,we analyze main factors considered in the general layout including the surrounding environment of Lushun port passenger-cargo ro-ro operation area,the relationship with the adjacent works,main transport types,transport organization form,as well as the parking lots layout,etc.,introduce the ideas for the general layout of Lushun port ro-ro operation area,and expound main points for the handling technology,parking lots arrangement,ans traffic organization.