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Iran War Shipping Day 10
By Alex Naumov on March 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The Iran conflict has now entered its tenth day, and a new pattern is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz: selective transit access based on vessel nationality and ownership. While Western-linked shipping remains effectively frozen, Chinese-owned and Iran-linked vessels have begun passin …
1980s European Cars in Switzerland Americans Can't Get | Import Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The 1980s represent a golden era of European automotive engineering—turbocharged hot hatches, homologation specials born from rally dominance, naturally aspirated sports cars with mechanical purity unmatched in modern equivalents, and luxury sedans blending Germanic engineering with I …
Buying a Car in Switzerland as a US Non-Resident | Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM
American collectors eyeing the Swiss classic car market frequently encounter the same fundamental question: can a US citizen purchase a vehicle in Switzerland without Swiss residency, and if so, what legal, administrative, and logistical steps govern the process? The answer is unequiv …
Why Switzerland Is a Hidden Market for Classic Cars? | WCS Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
American collectors scanning European markets for classic and collectible vehicles routinely focus on Germany's extensive dealer networks, the UK's right-hand-drive sports car heritage, and Italy's exotic manufacturer home market. Switzerland, meanwhile, operates quietly as one of Eur …
Why US Collectors Buy Cars From Switzerland | WCS Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Switzerland represents one of Europe's most overlooked yet valuable sources for classic and collectible cars heading to the United States. While American collectors routinely scan German auction platforms and British dealer listings, the Swiss market operates with distinct characteris …
Iran War Shipping Update: Maersk Suspends Services
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran that began on February 28, 2026, has now completed its first full week—and the global container shipping industry remains in crisis mode.
Shipping Pickup Trucks SUVs to Panama: Oversized Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Full-size American trucks and SUVs—Ford F-150s, Ram 1500s, Chevrolet Silverados, Tahoes, Suburbans, and similar vehicles—are popular choices among relocators heading to Panama. The country's mix of urban highways, rural roads, and developing infrastructure makes a capable truck or SUV …
What NOT to Bring to Panama: Vehicles & Items Rejected at Customs
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Panama's customs authorities maintain a set of vehicle import restrictions and prohibited goods rules that trip up first-time importers with surprising regularity. The consequences of getting it wrong range from inconvenient—extended clearance delays and additional fees—to devastating …
Moving to Panama with Your Car: The Complete Import Guide 2026 | WCS
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Panama has become one of the most popular relocation destinations in the Americas. The dollarised economy, the Pensionado retirement visa, year-round warm weather, and a cost of living that stretches further than most US cities have drawn a steady stream of American and Canadian expat …
Shipping Your Car to Panama: Relocating, Customs Pitfalls & SUVs | WCS
By Alex Naumov on March 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Panama has become one of the most popular relocation destinations for Americans and Canadians—drawn by the Pensionado retirement visa programme, the dollarised economy, warm climate, and a cost of living that stretches further than most US cities. Many of those relocators want to brin …