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Long-Term Car Storage: How to Store Your Vehicle Safely
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Whether you're seasonal residents heading north, military personnel deployed overseas, or simply need to store a valuable collector vehicle, knowing how to properly store your car for extended periods is crucial for maintaining its condition and value. Long-term car storage requires c …
Why Miami Warehouses Are Vital for Global Car Exports
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Miami has established itself as a critical hub for global automotive exports, with its strategic location, world-class port infrastructure, and specialized warehouse facilities serving as essential components in the international car shipping supply chain. The city's unique position a …
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 & Import Race Cars: Top Countries & Shipping Guide
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 race cars from the U.S., their regulatory quirks, an …
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 …
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 …
Classic Car Import Trend: 2025 to 2026 Automotive Collector Boom
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The classic car import trend is accelerating into 2026—and it shows no signs of slowing. Fallout from 2025 tariffs, a weak U.S. dollar, and the constantly expanding 25-year eligibility list have supercharged demand for classic car imports, pushing prices higher at auctions and floodin …
Import a Car from France: Your Guide to International Shipping
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Importing a car from France to the United States opens up access to unique French automotive engineering, from classic Citroëns and Peugeots to modern Alpine sports cars and luxury DS models. Whether you're seeking a vintage French classic car, relocating from France to the USA, or pu …
Classic vs. Muscle vs. Vintage: Specialized Shipping Challenges Compared
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
When shipping collector vehicles, understanding the unique challenges of different automotive eras is crucial for ensuring safe delivery and preserving value. At West Coast Shipping, we've developed specialized protocols for classic, muscle, and vintage vehicles based on their distinc …