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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 …
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.
The Market for International Car Shipping to Georgia
by Alex Naumov on April 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM
The country of Georgia has long been a major re-export hub for cars. Dealers purchased cars from the United States and Europe, shipped them to Georgia, and transported them to neighboring nations. But during the past 5 years, international car shipping to Georgia has been volatile. Su …
Classic Car Values in 2014
by Alex Naumov on March 31, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Photo: Frederik Hermann During the decade, classic car values have doubled and even tripled for certain models. Classic cars are now considered a more solid investment than gold, jewelry, wine, stamps and art. Total auction sales in the US have grown to $1.3 billion in 2014.
Paris Banning Classic Cars?
by Alex Naumov on March 23, 2015 at 12:44 PM
Record smog in Paris is forcing French lawmakers to create low emission zones. In a move to curb vehicle use by 2020, cars over 20 years old will have limited access to Paris. Will this move signal a ban on classic cars in city centers?
Preserving Classic Cars under the World Heritage Status
by Alex Naumov on March 20, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Protecting Classic Cars from Destruction There is no denying that cars have shaped history as we know it today. Since their invention over 130 years ago, they continue to hold social and historic value. Unfortunately not everyone sees it that way, as some classic cars are still ending …
Growing Demand for Car Shipping to China
by Alex Naumov on March 12, 2015 at 1:07 PM
The approval of parallel car imports is encouraging more exporters to ship cars to China. As we discussed previously, China has taken a big step towards disrupting monopolistic practices of foreign car manufacturers. By circumventing the franchise dealers, more Chinese consumers are n …
Final Chance to Avoid a West Coast Port Shutdown
by Alex Naumov on February 6, 2015 at 5:36 PM
Port employees make over $250k/year. Union wants more and threatens to shut down US Economy It's been almost 8 months since the previous contract expired and the time for negotiations is rapidly running out. After millions of dollars in losses by the shipping industry, the Pacific Mar …