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Purchasing Classic Cars From Pebble Beach Auctions While Overseas
by Alex Naumov on July 21, 2015 at 7:29 AM
Record breaking auctions available for overseas buyers This summer, classic car collectors and enthusiasts around the world will set their eyes on a small coastal city in California known as Monterey. From August 10th to the 16th, Monterey will become host to some of the largest and m …
What Affects Ground Transportation Rates In The U.S.?
by Alex Naumov on July 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Shippers are paying more to move cars in the United States. Should transporting a car within the United States be quick and inexpensive? We do our best to make sure it is, but sometimes the market dictates its own terms. Whether its new regulations, shifting seasons, rising diesel pri …
Classic Car Exports to the Middle East
by Alex Naumov on July 13, 2015 at 5:20 PM
At West Coast Shipping, we believe that keeping international car traders up to date on trends is another way in which we can help grow their business. With our access to US international car shipping data, we are able to analyze and inform dealers of upcoming changes in the global au …
UK Imported 51 Percent More US Cars During Q1 2015
by Alex Naumov on June 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Rising classic car values continue to draw enthusiasts and investors from the United Kingdom. During the first quarter of 2015, the UK imported 51 percent more vehicles from the US when compared to Q1 of last year. Despite an unfavorable market for US exports, over 1,800 vehicles were …
Seasonal Rates for Moving Cars in the United States
by Alex Naumov on June 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM
The season of increasing trucking rates is here. As the weather improves, so does the demand for shipping goods on the road. From May to September, truckers become overwhelmed with demand for transporting goods and vehicles across the United States.
US Car Imports to Germany: 79 Percent Growth in Q1 2015
by Alex Naumov on June 9, 2015 at 6:19 AM
All the turmoil in the shipping industry couldn’t hinder Germany’s lust for US cars. In the first quarter, Germany imported over 6,600 cars from the US in containers. A 79 percent increase over 2014.
Demand for Classic Cars Overseas Continues to Grow
by Alex Naumov on June 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM
The first quarter of the year presented a challenging set of circumstances for international auto traders. The West coast port labor fiasco caused backlogs and massive delays for shippers, while the strong US dollar curbed demand in certain markets. International car shipping companie …
China Expected to Hold Talks on Legalizing Classic Car Imports
by Alex Naumov on May 22, 2015 at 11:24 AM
China may finally be on track to allowing classic cars to be permanently imported into the country. This September, Chinese lawmakers will hold talks to discuss opening up their borders to classic cars.
Increasing Car Import Taxes in Vietnam
by Alex Naumov on May 21, 2015 at 12:50 PM
Vietnam is changing the way import taxes are calculated on cars. In an effort to protect local car manufacturers, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance plans to increase the cost of import cars by an estimated 5 percent.
Ocean Carriers Skip LA Ports; Sending European Car Shippers to the Port of Oakland
by Alex Naumov on May 8, 2015 at 6:58 AM
Shipping cars overseas to Europe? You may have to look past LA ports. The four major ocean carriers, HMM, NYK, OOCL and HL are currently skipping LA ports, severely limiting international car shipping options from Los Angeles to Europe. The remaining carriers, MSC and Maersk are only …