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A Strong Dollar & Slowing Exports Present an Opportunity For Car Importers
by Alex Naumov on February 2, 2015 at 12:11 PM
As the US dollar heads to the highest levels in more than a decade, it is resulting in the disruption of international car trade. Overseas buyers are having to spend more of their local currency to purchase cars from the US. Which is creating a perfect opportunity importing cars back …
West Coast Port Congestion Still Affecting Car Shipping in 2015
by Alex Naumov on January 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM
Severe US West Coast port delays are still with us in 2015 International shipping companies have long been yearning for a fresh start in the new year. After experiencing prolonged delays during the holidays, companies were looking forward to easing congestion and quicker turn around t …
How the Falling Ruble is Resulting in Cheaper Cars from Russia
by Alex Naumov on January 8, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Devaluation of the ruble has created a market for car buyers from CIS nations. With the Russian ruble continuing it’s slide, residents of CIS countries are seeing an opportunity. Instead of buying cars in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, they are taking advantage of favorable exchange rates …
Shipping Cars to China: The Demand for New Luxury Cars
by Alex Naumov on December 18, 2014 at 6:13 PM
Shipping New Luxury Cars to China As a major world power with the world’s fastest growing economy, China's market for new cars has already outpaced the US. Car makers and analysts now view it as the largest auto market in the world. Here is how US car exporters have cashed in on this …
On the Waterfront - WCS's Port of Oakland Cargo Traffic Update
by Alex Naumov on November 19, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Cargo Containers Sit as Negotiators Appear Unmoved Just a short time ago here at West Coast Shipping (WCS ) we believed Oakland would not be seriously impacted by the continuing labor slowdowns and work stoppages at other west coast port facilities. Unfortunately, as transpacific ocea …
Santa with a Surcharge? Continuing Waterfront Drama at LA Port
by Alex Naumov on November 18, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Santa's Coming to Town but He's Charging Extra Drama continues to unfold along the west coast ports from Tacoma to Los Angeles. Despite another recent intercession from LA Mayor Garcetti attempting to bring parties to the negotiating table and avoid work slowdowns and stoppages, talks …
Climate Change Detente - Dealer Impact on Shipping Cars to China
by Alex Naumov on November 13, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Dealers to Feel Impact of China's New MPG Standards Measures to address climate change and the proposed historic agreement tentatively reached between China and the US, are making headlines around the globe. International interest is not surprising given that the two countries are bel …
Continued Cargo Shipping Slowdowns on the Western Seaboard
by Alex Naumov on November 12, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Negotiation or Stand Still? Along the western US shore, from Tacoma to Long Beach, traffic reports for cargo shippers dependent on LA Port or Long Beach Port terminals, project continued delays. In our prior blogs we've cited a mix of reasons for the delays ranging from terminal capac …
New California Location!
by Alex Naumov on November 7, 2014 at 7:00 AM
We are happy to share that West Coast Shipping is expanding to a larger and more secure space in California. We will now be able to offer more for our customers than ever before. The move will take place during the last week of November.
Running Aground in Deep Water - Ships Stuck in Muck in LA Port
by Alex Naumov on November 6, 2014 at 8:56 AM
Caught in a Perfect Storm In our previous blogs we've described the difficulties vendors and shippers are experiencing with port congestion at the west coast Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Reasons cited for the delays are several including port union labor slowdowns and contract …