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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 …
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 …
Improving International Shipping at the Port of Oakland
by Alex Naumov on April 17, 2015 at 4:48 PM
Improving International Shipping Through Oakland Shipping through the port of Oakland continues to improve. Following the West Coast port strikes, March saw growth in both import and export volumes. The port also proposed a four-step plan to further prevent international shipping dela …
How Ultra-Large Ships Affect International Car Shipping Rates
by Alex Naumov on April 17, 2015 at 7:59 AM
Ocean carriers are unable to fill their new ultra-large container vessels. They build the biggest, most efficient ships in the world, but they can't fill them with enough freight. With space left on the ships, carriers continue to drive shipping rates down.
International Car Shipping Solutions for eBay Motors
by Alex Naumov on April 6, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Want to buy a car on eBay and ship it overseas? Overseas buyers should have a simple way to see the costs associated with shipping a car. Which is why West Coast Shipping created the international car shipping calculator. It provides free and instant quotes on car shipping from the US …