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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Most Duties and Tariffs
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 …
Surge in American Car Imports & International Car Shipping
By Alex Naumov on June 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The global automotive industry is in the middle of a historic surge in car imports and exports. Sharp shifts in tariff policy, a strong dollar abroad, and booming demand for iconic American cars have combined to create record volumes of vehicles moving across oceans. This 2025 guide e …
Trump Threatens Further Auto Tariff Increases to Drive Domestic Production
By Alex Naumov on June 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
President Donald Trump signaled on June 12, 2025, that he may escalate automotive tariffs beyond the current 25% rate to accelerate domestic manufacturing investments. Speaking at a White House ceremony where he formally revoked California's electric vehicle mandate, Trump warned auto …