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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 …