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Ship Your Car To Germany (Military Guide) – 2025 PCS Playbook
By Felix Cater on July 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Relocating under Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders is stressful enough—getting your vehicle to Germany shouldn’t add to the burden. This guide explains every step for service members moving a privately owned vehicle (POV) to Europe in 2025, from DoD entitlements to German regis …
Driving Abroad: What To Do After Your Car Arrives - Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Your car has finally arrived at its overseas destination after weeks at sea or days in the air—but the journey isn't over yet. Successfully transitioning from international shipping recipient to legal driver abroad requires navigating customs clearance, vehicle registration, licensing …
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 …
Reverse Auto Flow? US‑EU Tariff Deal May Unleash U.S. Car Exports
By Felix Cater on July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Could the 15% US‑EU Tariff Deal Trigger a Reverse Flow of U.S. Vehicles? As the new U.S.–EU trade agreement imposes a 15% tariff on European auto imports, while knocking down EU duties on U.S. vehicles to virtually zero, a potentially unseen opportunity is emerging: American car expor …
Prepping Your Car for Military Shipment – 2025 PCS Checklist
By Felix Cater on July 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
PCS orders are on the horizon, and your privately owned vehicle (POV) must be export-ready long before movers pack the first box. Miss a single cleaning step or forget one document, and you risk VPC rejection, costly storage fees, or even port quarantine overseas. 1. Why a Detailed Pr …
How To Choose A Reliable International Car Shipper In 2025
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Moving a vehicle across oceans is not the same as booking a domestic car hauler. Customs documentation, port handling, biosecurity rules, and long transit times make international car shipping a specialized craft. Choosing the wrong provider can add weeks of delay, thousands in hidden …
Military Car Air Freight vs. Sea Shipping – 2025 PCS Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can appear faster than a TDY alert, forcing service members to decide how to move a privately owned vehicle (POV) across oceans. Two options dominate: air freight and containerized sea transport. Each delivers your car to a new duty station, ye …
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 …
Biosecurity Laws In Car Shipping – 2025 Compliance Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Biosecurity might sound like a farming concern, yet it is one of the biggest hidden costs and delay triggers in international car shipping. Soil on a wheel arch, one leaf in a trunk, or a hitchhiking stink bug under a spoiler can hold your vehicle at the dock for weeks while you rack …
RoRo Vs. Container Shipping: Best Method For Your Car In 2025
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Moving a vehicle across oceans means answering one big question first: Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) or container? Both options deliver your car to the destination port, but the differences in cost, protection, timelines, and paperwork can make or break your project budget. 1. What Exactly …
US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: Clear Impacts on Auto Logistics
By Alex Naumov on July 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
US-EU 15% Tariff Deal: How It Changes Car Shipping Forever If you woke up on August 1st thinking about importing that dream BMW or vintage Porsche from Europe, congratulations—you just saved thousands of dollars overnight. The new US-EU trade agreement that established a flat 15% tari …
What Is The “Chicken Tax”? (And Why It Matters For Importing Trucks)
By Dan Burkandt on July 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The single largest cost barrier to bringing a foreign-built pickup or cargo van into the United States is not ocean freight or inland dray—it’s an obscure, six-decade-old tariff nicknamed the Chicken Tax. Still levying a 25 percent duty on most imported light trucks, this 1964 policy …
Shipping Motorcycles, ATVs & More On Military Orders – 2025 Guide
By Dan Burkandt on July 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Relocation orders already mean coordinating a privately owned vehicle (POV), household goods, and family logistics. Add a motorcycle, ATV, jet ski, or side-by-side, and your PCS puzzle becomes even more complex. 1. Know Your Entitlement for "Other" Vehicles What the DoD Covers One pas …
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 …
Ship Salvage Auction Cars Overseas | Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Winning a rough-around-the-edges classic at Copart or scoring a fixer-upper at IAA can be the start of a profitable restoration project—if you can move that salvage auction car safely across oceans. Moving a vehicle with damage, missing parts, or a branded title carries very different …
Will The EU Accept a 15% Tariff? The Next Trans-Atlantic Showdown
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The clock is ticking toward August 1, 2025, as the European Union and United States engage in one of the most consequential trade negotiations in recent memory. With the threat of 30% tariffs looming over European automotive exports and a potential EU counter-strike targeting $93 bill …
Documents You Need to Ship an Auction Car: Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Winning an auction car is exhilarating, but the paperwork mountain that follows can quickly dampen your celebration. Whether you've secured a classic Ferrari at a European sale or landed a rare JDM icon from a Japanese auction, having the right documentation is absolutely critical for …
Auction to Your Door: How WCS Handles Pickup, Shipping, and Delivery
By Alex Naumov on July 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Winning an auction car is thrilling, but the real journey begins when you need to get that prized vehicle safely to your door. From the moment the hammer falls to the day your new acquisition arrives at your destination, every step requires precision, expertise, and seamless coordinat …
Ship Drag Cars Overseas: Complete 2025 Guide & Cost Breakdown
By Felix Cater on July 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Moving a purpose-built dragster across oceans isn't ordinary vehicle transport. From wild super-charged engines to stretched wheelbases and ultra-soft slicks, drag cars demand race-grade loading gear, airtight documentation, and carrier partners who understand pit-lane deadlines. This …
Car Auction Shipping Costs Factor into Your Bid: Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The hammer falls, adrenaline surges, and you've just won your dream car at auction. But before celebrating, there's a critical question: have you factored shipping costs into your total investment? Too many auction buyers focus solely on the hammer price, only to discover that transpo …
Ship Car Bought at Overseas Auction: Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Winning the bid on that perfect classic Ferrari at a European auction or scoring a rare JDM icon from a Japanese sale represents just the beginning of your automotive adventure. The real challenge starts when you need to navigate the complex world of international shipping, customs do …
Ship Car from Online Auction International: Complete 2025 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The digital transformation of the automotive auction industry has revolutionized how collectors and dealers acquire vehicles worldwide. With platforms like Cars & Bids, Bonhams Cars Online, and international services like Exleasingcar and Mobile.de, buyers can now access an unprec …
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 …
Export U.S. Race Cars: Top Countries & Shipping Guide | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The global motorsport scene craves American muscle and engineering, from IMSA-spec Corvettes tearing up European tracks to vintage Trans-Am Camaros lighting up hill-climb events in South America. Understanding which countries import the most U.S. race cars, their regulatory quirks, an …
Ship Vintage vs. Modern Race Cars: Export Guide & Costs
By Monica Mena on July 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Moving a 1965 Shelby GT350 R across the Atlantic is nothing like shipping a 2024 GT3 Cup car to the same circuit. Frame construction, spare-part needs, and customs codes all diverge—so do the risks and costs. Use these insights to decide on packaging, cargo protection, and paperwork—t …
Auction Car Transport: Guide to Fast & Secure Auction Shipping
By Dan Burkandt on July 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The surge in online auction platforms has made it easier than ever to score bargain cars in the United States—but getting those wheels from the auction site to your driveway (or dealership) still requires professional transport.
Exotic Car Transport: International Luxury Vehicle Shipping
By Monica Mena on July 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Few things raise the pulse faster than hearing a Lamborghini V12 echo inside an enclosed trailer—unless it is the moment that exotic car owners watch their pride and joy roll out of a climate-controlled container at a foreign destination. Moving a supercar across borders is more than …
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 …
Race Car Transport: Your Track Day Experience
By Alex Naumov on July 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Nothing kills track day excitement faster than worrying whether your car will arrive at the circuit on time—or arrive in one piece. We will explain every detail of race-day transport: how to choose the right carrier, prep your vehicle, control costs, and protect your investment so you …
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 …
Formula 1 Car Memorabilia and Wheels on Display: Museum Finds
By Alex Naumov on July 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The world of Formula 1 memorabilia extends far beyond driver autographs and team merchandise. From championship-winning wheels to complete race-used chassis, F1 artifacts represent some of the most valuable automotive collectibles on Earth. 1. What Makes Formula 1 Car Memorabilia So V …
International Race Car Transport | Car Shipping Services
By Alex Naumov on July 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Moving a race car across borders isn’t ordinary car transport—it’s a high-stakes sprint against time, distance, and customs paperwork. This guide unpacks every step of international race car transport, explains how to keep a six-figure machine in flawless condition, and shows why West …
Ship a Rally Car: Race, Import, or World Rally Event
By Alex Naumov on July 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Rally legends are built on daring stages and tight schedules—none of which matter if the rally car never reaches the start line. This in-depth guide shows teams, privateers, and collectors how to ship, import, and clear a purpose-built race machine for any world rally destination with …
Japan–U.S. Auto Tariffs: How OEM Price Cuts Impact Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Japan’s top automakers have taken an aggressive step to protect their U.S. market share—cutting factory-gate prices on exported vehicles by nearly 20 percent after Washington’s 25 percent tariff hike. While the headlines focus on consumer sticker prices, the deeper story is how these …
Japan–U.S. Auto Trade Talks 2025: Impact on Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Japan’s decision to continue trade talks with the United States—announced this week by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba—could realign trans-Pacific auto flows, tariff structures, and shipping capacity for years to come. For West Coast Shipping (WCS) and our global clients, understanding …
Ship Your Classic Car Overseas: Sell Classic Cars Guide
By Felix Cater on July 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Selling a classic car overseas has never been more profitable or accessible than it is today. With global demand for American classics, vintage muscle cars, and rare collector vehicles reaching new heights, international buyers are actively seeking quality examples that may be common …
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 Netherlands
By Monica Mena on July 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Moving to the Netherlands permanently? You could save thousands of euros by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under the Netherlands' "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide explains how qualifying residents can bring one or several vehicles to the Netherlan …
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 …
Car Shipping Scams: Tips to Spot a Classic Car Scam
By Alex Naumov on July 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Shipping a classic car overseas should be an exciting milestone—not an expensive nightmare. Unfortunately, car shipping scams have surged alongside the booming classic-car market, targeting buyers, sellers, and owners eager to ship their prized vehicles across borders. This guide reve …
International Classic Car Shipping For Show & Display
By Alex Naumov on July 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Moving collectible cars across borders for exhibition, auction, or display purposes requires specialized expertise beyond ordinary auto transport. The Show and Display exemption opens doors for historically significant vehicles to enter markets worldwide, but the process demands metic …
Moving With a Vehicle to Norway
By Dan Burkandt on July 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Moving to Norway presents unique challenges when it comes to bringing your personal vehicle. Unlike many other countries, Norway doesn't offer duty-free vehicle import options for relocating residents—you'll pay the same taxes and duties as if purchasing the car locally. However, unde …
Shipping a Non-Running Classic Car or Project Car
By Alex Naumov on July 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Moving an in-progress restoration, barn-find treasure, or car that does not run demands far more planning than booking ordinary open haulage. This guide explains every stage of classic car transport for an inoperable vehicle—from choosing the right carrier and equipment to lining up t …
Moving With Vehicle To Denmark
By Felix Cater on July 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Moving to Denmark permanently? You could save thousands of euros by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under Denmark's "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide explains how qualifying residents can bring their vehicles to Denmark without paying VAT or customs …
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 Sweden
By Felix Cater on July 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Moving to Sweden permanently presents unique considerations when it comes to importing your personal vehicle. Sweden maintains specific vehicle import regulations that apply to all relocating residents, with particular requirements around documentation, taxation, and compliance standa …
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 …
Moving With a Vehicle to Italy
By Monica Mena on July 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Moving to Italy is an exciting life change, but navigating the complexities of importing your personal vehicle—while avoiding hefty VAT and customs duties—can feel overwhelming. The good news? Italy's "removal goods" program allows qualifying residents to import their vehicles complet …
Moving To Germany With a Vehicle
By Felix Cater on July 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Moving overseas is exciting, but figuring out how to bring a personal vehicle into Germany—without paying 19 percent VAT and customs duties—can feel overwhelming. The good news? Germany's "removal goods" program lets many relocating residents import one or more vehicles tax-free, as l …
Ship Classic Car Overseas: Key Documentation & Steps Guide
By Monica Mena on July 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Moving a classic across oceans takes more than booking a ship — it demands airtight paperwork, methodical preparation, and a clear understanding of every checkpoint between your garage and the foreign port. This comprehensive guide breaks down the exact documentation you’ll need, the …
Classic EV Conversion: World's Electric Car Power
By Dan Burkandt on July 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Electrifying a beloved classic is no longer fringe science; it is the fastest-growing corner of the restomod scene. EV conversion marries timeless design to silent torque, creating cars that look retro but drive into a clean-energy future. This guide unpacks every step of a conversion …
Classic Cars: Investment in a Collectible Asset
By Alex Naumov on July 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The classic car market has evolved from weekend hobby to globally recognised investment class, attracting everyone from first-time buyers to institutional funds. Understanding why classic cars outperform many traditional assets—and how to pick, verify, and protect the right examples—c …
2023 Bull Market: Classic 4x4 Pickups and SUVs
By Felix Cater on July 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Four-wheel-drive nostalgia has shifted into high gear. The 2023 bull market spotlighted by Hagerty Media shows values for vintage pickup trucks and 4×4 SUV classics climbing faster than many muscle cars or European exotics. From indestructible Toyota Hilux pickups to early Jeep CJ-ser …
Classic Car Shipping: Enclosed Auto Transport Service
By Alex Naumov on July 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Shipping a classic car is not like moving an everyday commuter. Paint that is decades old, rare chrome trim, and irreplaceable interiors demand a level of transport far beyond standard car shipping. That’s why collectors around the world rely on enclosed auto transport—a premium shipp …
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 American Classic Muscle Cars Overseas
By Alex Naumov on July 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
America’s muscle car legends are roaring across borders like never before. From Parisian boulevards to the deserts of Dubai, collectors and casual drivers alike crave the thunder of a big-block V8 and the unmistakable silhouette of an American muscle car. This guide explains why these …
Classic Car Imports: Exempt From Duty and Tariff
By Alex Naumov on July 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Importing a classic car has never looked better for American buyers. While new vehicles now face a steep 25 percent tariff plus the standard 2.5 percent duty, cars that meet the 25-year rule are exempt from the surcharge, keeping their total import cost at the longstanding 2.5 percent …
Restomods: Vintage Vibes, Classic Cars, The Rise of a New Breed
By Felix Cater on July 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Restomods are rewriting the rules of classic car culture. By blending period-correct sheet-metal with cutting-edge performance, these builds offer the best of both worlds: vintage style, contemporary reliability, and supercar-level thrills. Collectors, investors, and weekend drivers a …