Extreme Destinations: Shipping Cars To Very Hot Or Cold Climates 2025
By Alex Naumov on July 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
When your dream car needs to travel to Dubai's scorching 125°F summers or Alaska's bone-chilling -40°F winters, standard shipping methods simply won't suffice. Extreme climate destinations demand specialized preparation, enhanced protection systems, and expert knowledge to ensure your …
Top Global Car Shipping Ports: Major Automotive Hubs In 2025
By Alex Naumov on July 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Moving vehicles across continents relies on a handful of powerhouse ports engineered for speed, security, and unmatched automotive handling. Whether you’re importing a classic from Germany, exporting EVs from China, or moving entire dealer fleets to the Middle East, the right port can …
2025 Industry Trends: The Future Of International Car Shipping
By Felix Cater on July 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The global auto logistics industry is barreling into a new era—where AI, electric vehicles, evolving trade routes, and digital transformation are completely redrawing the roadmap. If you’re importing a Tesla from Shanghai, exporting a fleet from Bremerhaven, or moving rare classics ac …
Right-Hand Drive Imports: US Legalization & Registration Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Right-hand-drive (RHD) icons—from Nissan Skyline GT-Rs to Land Rover Defenders—are no longer exotic sights at American cars & coffee meets. Thanks to evolving federal exemptions and a passionate enthusiast base, more RHD vehicles land on U.S. shores every year. Yet clearing U.S. C …
What Is the Chicken Tax? The 25% Truck Import Duty | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on July 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A 25 percent duty adds $7,000 to a $28,000 pickup before it ever leaves the port. That is the chicken tax, a 1964 tariff on imported light trucks that still applies in 2026, 62 years after it took effect. It started as a trade fight over frozen chicken. 1. Chicken Tax 101: A 25 Percen …
Import Classic Cars at a Reduced Duty: HS Code Guide for 25-Year Rule Savings
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Since new U.S. car import tariffs took effect on April 3, 2025, importing classic vehicles over 25 years old remains subject to the favorable 2.5% duty rate, while modern vehicles now face a steep 27.5% total tariff (25% penalty tariff + 2.5% standard duty). The key to avoiding this c …
Best Classic Car Investments 2025 - Top Models & Shipping Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The classic car market has evolved from a weekend hobby into a legitimate investment class, with auction sales reaching $2.3 billion in the first half of 2025 alone. For savvy investors and automotive enthusiasts, classic cars represent a unique opportunity to combine passion with pro …
Euro Surge Creates Golden Opportunity for European Car Imports from USA
By Felix Cater on July 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Euro's dramatic recovery against the US Dollar has made American car imports significantly cheaper for European buyers. With EUR/USD climbing from 1.05 to above 1.15 in 2025, Europeans now save thousands on US vehicle purchases. This guide shows how to capitalize on these favorabl …
F1 Logistics: How Formula 1 Teams Transport Race Equipment
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Moving the most technologically advanced F1 car machines on Earth from one race venue to the next—often on back-to-back weekends and across continents—is a logistics masterpiece few fans ever see. Understanding that “behind-F1” story helps private collectors, track-day drivers, and ev …
Shipping Container Shortage: Impact on Container Ship Transport
By Alex Naumov on July 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The shipping container shortage that erupted during the pandemic is still disrupting global supply chains, inflating shipping costs, and forcing businesses—especially those in the auto trade—to rethink logistics. From Asia to North America, importers and exporters continue to grapple …
Moving With a Vehicle to Poland
By Dan Burkandt on July 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Moving to Poland permanently? You could potentially save thousands of euros by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under Poland's "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know about qualifying for duty-free vehicle impo …
Moving With Vehicle To Switzerland
By Dan Burkandt on July 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Moving to Switzerland permanently? You could save thousands of Swiss francs by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under Switzerland's "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide explains how qualifying residents can bring their vehicles to Switzerland without pa …
Moving With Vehicle To UAE
By Felix Cater on July 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Moving to the United Arab Emirates permanently? Unlike many other countries that offer duty-free vehicle import programs for relocating residents, the UAE maintains a consistent tax structure for all vehicle imports—including personal relocations. Every vehicle imported to the UAE as …
European Cars vs American Muscle: The Difference
By Dan Burkandt on July 3, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Precision‐engineered European cars and rumbling American muscle legends could not be more different in design philosophy, driving feel, and ownership culture. This in-depth comparison unpacks what truly separates the continents’ automotive icons and why knowing the difference matters …
Most Popular Muscle Cars Overseas: What Buyers Want | 2026
By Alex Naumov on July 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Five nameplates do most of the work when an American muscle car leaves the country: Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger and Corvette. Our view: overseas buyers are right to stick to them, because parts, specialists and resale value follow the same five badges from Paris to Dubai.
Classic Car Import Duty: What the 25-Year Rule Won't Waive
By Alex Naumov on July 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
1. Our Take: Age Saves You Conversion Work, Not Duty A car that turns 25 clears the DOT safety rules, and at 21 years in original configuration it clears EPA emissions. It does not clear customs duty. A classic passenger car still pays the 2.5% base duty under HTS 8703, plus 0.3464% M …