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Different Types of Car & Auto Carriers And What They Transport
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 8, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Auto transport carriers come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, each tailored for specific transport needs. From compact trailers designed for easy access to challenging locations, to larger carriers capable of transporting up to 9 cars at once, these options offer diverse solutions …
Ground Transportation Prices Are Rising For International Car Shippers in 2018
by Alex Naumov on August 17, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Rates on nationwide auto transport have continued to increase since the last time we covered the topic. New logging requirements and driver shortages are driving the cost of transporting cars within the US higher than ever before. Here are the 8 reasons why ground transportation is ge …
7 Tips for Transporting Your Classic Car to the Port
by Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 5, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Shipping a classic car can be an incredibly nerve wrecking experience if you are unaware of what to look out for. Because of the rising values and investment potential in classics, you should be aware of each step of the journey your classic car will take on its way to the port. Our l …
What Affects Ground Transportation Rates In The U.S.?
by Alex Naumov on July 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Shippers are paying more to move cars in the United States. Should transporting a car within the United States be quick and inexpensive? We do our best to make sure it is, but sometimes the market dictates its own terms. Whether its new regulations, shifting seasons, rising diesel pri …
Seasonal Rates for Moving Cars in the United States
by Alex Naumov on June 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM
The season of increasing trucking rates is here. As the weather improves, so does the demand for shipping goods on the road. From May to September, truckers become overwhelmed with demand for transporting goods and vehicles across the United States.
Ground Transportation and International Car Shipping
by Alex Naumov on April 3, 2015 at 10:23 PM
At West Coast Shipping, we not only provide international car shipping but ground transportation as well. You no longer have to worry about transportation to our warehouse. We can arrange delivery of any car, motorcycle or boat to one of our storage and loading facilities. We offer en …
The Classic Car Cover Up - Unlocking a Car Shipping Mystery
by Alex Naumov on September 26, 2014 at 3:29 PM
The Mystery Every Dealer Shipping Cars Overseas Wants to Solve One thing is no mystery. Shipping cars via enclosed transport costs several times more than shipping the vehicles uncovered. This too is no mystery. The vast majority of cars, approximately 90%, are sent in open trailers; …
Top Tips for Transporting Cars from Auction to Port
by Alex Naumov on May 22, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Shipping Cars Internationally - Getting There The auto auction business, like most others, has been transformed by advances in technology. For instance, Copart now has an app that allows a user to bid on several vehicles at once, all from the comfort and convenience of a smart phone. …
Seasonal Variations in Ground Shipping Cars Domestically
by Alex Naumov on May 20, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Seasonal Variations in Ground Shipping Cars Domestically The shipping industry, like many others, is subject to seasonal changes in costs, and as the seasons change, the shipping industry changes along with them. You might have noticed that prices for East Coast car transportation flu …