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Exciting Classic Cars Shipped Overseas: 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 8245
By Alex Naumov on October 22, 2015 at 5:00 AM
The 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 serial number 8245, shipped overseas to the UK last month. Classic Ferraris are known for their steep price tags. Yet the 330 GT 2+2 only witnessed a significant growth in value during the last decade. In 2005, this car was sold for under $50,000. According …
The Booming Business Of International Car Shipping To Jordan
By Alex Naumov on September 30, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Who would have thought that one of the most environmentally progressive countries was located in the Middle East? For the past 5 years, Jordan has lead the way in encouraging the import of environmentally friendly vehicles. By slashing sales tax and reducing import duties, the demand …
More Than 9,200 Cars Shipped To China During Q2 2015
By Alex Naumov on August 13, 2015 at 2:10 PM
The latest international car shipping data for China is now available. Over 9,400 cars were shipped in containers from the US to China during the second quarter of 2015, a 42% increase over the first quarter. It places China as the second most popular destination for containerized US …
Car Shipping Delays To China Due To Tianjin Port Explosion
By Alex Naumov on August 12, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Last night, a huge explosion occurred in a major Chinese port just 100 miles away from Beijing. According to multiple news outlets a fire broke out at a logistics facility and quickly spread to a container holding explosives. According to the Wall Street Journal, the blast was equival …
United Arab Emirates Remains Top US Car Importer in Q2 2015
By Alex Naumov on August 12, 2015 at 1:34 PM
With nearly 21,000 containerized cars shipped from the US, the United Arab Emirates remained as the top destination during the second quarter of 2015. International car traders shipped 19% more cars to customers in the UAE when compared to the second quarter of last year. In fact, it …
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.