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Moving to the UK from the USA with Your Car: DVLA & Import Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Shipping a car to the UK as part of a relocation is entirely doable, but it requires more upfront planning than most people expect. The paperwork sequencing matters, the timing of your import duty claim is unforgiving, and the right-hand drive question needs an honest answer before an …
Moving to Portugal with Your Car on a D7 or Golden Visa Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Portugal has quietly become one of the most popular destinations for Americans, and the D7 passive income visa and the Golden Visa program are a big part of why. It is worth noting upfront that Portugal restructured its Golden Visa in 2023, abolishing real estate and capital transfer …
Moving to Germany from the USA: 6-Month Car Shipping Plan
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Moving to Germany from the USA with your personal vehicle is one of the more demanding international shipping scenarios -- not because Germany is hostile to imports, but because its technical and emissions standards leave little room for guesswork. The good news is that Americans do t …
Moving to Spain from USA: Car Shipping & Import Timeline Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Moving to Spain from the USA with your personal vehicle is entirely doable but the timeline is tighter than most expats expect, and a few missteps early on can cost you the duty-free exemption entirely. This guide covers everything you need to know: the legal framework, the month-by-m …
Moving to Europe from USA: Car Shipping Timeline for Expats
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Relocating to Europe with your personal vehicle is absolutely possible, but the paperwork, import rules, and compliance requirements differ country by country, sometimes dramatically. This guide walks through what to expect in five of the most popular destinations for American expats, …
Race Car Shipping in Volume: How Shipping 5+ Cars Changes Costs
By Alex Naumov on April 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Shipping one race car overseas is already a project. Shipping five or more at once is something else entirely. The economics, the planning and the way you use containers all change when you move from a single car to a full team shipment. Understanding how volume affects race car shipp …
ATA Carnet for Race Car Shipping: Why Race Teams Need It
By Alex Naumov on April 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Shipping a race car overseas is not just about getting the car onto a ship. It is about crossing borders with a complete package of tools, wheels, spares and support equipment, then bringing everything home again without triggering full import taxes each time. That is where the ATA Ca …
Race Car Shipping: What You Can Ship With Your Race Car
By Alex Naumov on April 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
What Counts as Race Car Shipping Race car shipping is more than moving a vehicle from point A to point B. It is about transporting a competition machine, supporting equipment, and often an entire track‑day or race weekend in one move.
War with Iran Ceasefire: Diesel Risk, Inflation & Global Car Shipping
By Alex Naumov on April 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
War with Iran and Diesel Risk A conditional two‑week ceasefire between the US and Iran, under which Iran will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, has eased immediate pressure on energy markets but has not removed the underlying risk. According to recent BBC reporting on t …