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Europe Port Delays 2025: Car Shipping Impact & Solutions
By Alex Naumov on December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
European port congestion has returned as a significant disruptor to international car shipping in December 2025, with the continent's three largest automotive gateways—Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp—experiencing vessel delays, terminal capacity constraints, and inland transport bottl …
Best Japan Car Auction Sites: Import Guide To The USA 2025 | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
For American automotive enthusiasts, Japan represents the ultimate source for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicles—from legendary Nissan Skyline GT-Rs and Toyota Supras to rare Honda NSXs and Mazda RX-7s that never reached US shores in their original specifications. Whether you're …
Best Netherlands Car Auction Sites: Import Guide To The USA | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For American automotive enthusiasts, the Netherlands offers a compelling marketplace for European vehicles—from classic Volvos and Saabs that entered through Dutch ports decades ago, to rare European‑spec performance cars and unique Dutch‑market models rarely seen in the United States …
Best France Car Auction Sites: 2025 Import Guide To The USA | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
For American automotive enthusiasts, France offers a unique marketplace of vehicles rarely seen on US roads—from classic Citroëns and Peugeots to rare Renault Sport models and Alpine sports cars. Whether you're hunting for a vintage French icon eligible under the 25‑year rule, a Europ …
Best UK Car Auction Sites For US Importers (2025 Guide)
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
For American enthusiasts, the United Kingdom is one of the richest hunting grounds for interesting vehicles—from classic British sports cars and rare Land Rovers to Euro‑spec performance models and JDM legends that first landed in the UK years ago. Whether you are targeting a 25‑year‑ …
Kei Cars And U.S. Imports: What It Means For Car Shipping | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Information current as of December 4, 2025. The automotive world is buzzing after a surprising development that could reshape how kei cars are viewed in the United States. According to recent reports, President Donald Trump has signaled support for kei-style vehicles in the U.S., inst …
Ferrari 550 Maranello U.S. Import Guide: 25-Year Shipping Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Ferrari 550 Maranello brought the front-engine V12 grand tourer back to the heart of Ferrari’s lineup in the late 1990s. Produced from 1996 to 2001, the 550 Maranello revived a glorious formula—long hood, short deck, a gated manual gearbox, and a howling naturally aspirated V12—th …
Avoiding Cargo Damage: Best Practices for Crating Motorcycles
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The fastest way to ruin an otherwise perfect motorcycle import is avoidable cargo damage somewhere between the US warehouse and the port of Antwerp. Long ocean voyages, multiple handling points, and container movements all introduce risk—but with proper crating and securing, your bike …
Motorcycle Import Rules In Belgium: 2025 Guide For US Riders
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Belgium has some of the most practical import rules in Europe for motorcycles coming from the USA—but you still need to understand how customs, VAT, conformity, and registration fit together. Getting these right is just as important as picking the right shipping route or container.