Air Freight vs Ocean Freight for Cars: Cost & Time | 2026

By Alex Naumov on September 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Black Coupes

A small car flies from New Jersey to Amsterdam for $10,900 and lands in 10-14 days. The same car goes by ocean container from New Jersey to Rotterdam for $1,100 in 17-20 days. That $9,800 gap, for a car that can arrive up to 10 days sooner, is the air freight vs ocean freight decision …

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What Is RoRo Shipping? Complete Guide To Roll-On/Roll-Off Transport

By Alex Naumov on September 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM

Vintage Red Buick Classic Car Front View

Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping is a specialized maritime transport method designed specifically for oversized vehicles and heavy equipment that cannot fit into standard shipping containers. If you're planning to transport construction machinery, agricultural equipment, motorhomes, o …

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The RoRo Shipping Process: Complete Step-By-Step Guide

By Alex Naumov on September 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM

Stacked Shipping Containers

Understanding the RoRo shipping process is essential for successfully transporting oversized vehicles and heavy equipment internationally. What Makes RoRo Shipping Different Roll-on/Roll-off shipping is specifically designed for vehicles that are too large for standard shipping contai …

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The Complete Guide To RoRo Vehicle Shipping: Everything You Need To Know

By Alex Naumov on September 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Vintage Chevrolet Bel Air

Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping is a specialized maritime transport method designed for oversized vehicles and heavy equipment that cannot be accommodated in standard shipping containers. If you're looking to transport construction machinery, agricultural equipment, motorhomes, or ot …

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Step-By-Step Guide: How To Import Cars Into Egypt 2026

By Alex Naumov on August 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Vintage Yellow Sports Car at Outdoor Car Show

Importing a car into Egypt requires careful navigation of Egypt's evolving regulations that have significantly changed in 2026. At West Coast Shipping, we guide customers through every phase of the import process to ensure full compliance with Egyptian requirements. For complete insig …

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F1 Logistics: How Formula 1 Teams Transport Race Equipment

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Red Formula 1 Racing Car

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 …

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Moving With Vehicle To Switzerland

By Dan Burkandt on July 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM

The Flag of Switzerland

Moving to Switzerland permanently? You could save thousands of Swiss francs by importing your personal vehicle completely tax-free under Switzerland's "removal goods" program. This comprehensive guide explains how qualifying residents can bring their vehicles to Switzerland without pa …

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Moving With Vehicle To UAE

By Felix Cater on July 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM

UAE National Flags

Moving to the United Arab Emirates permanently? Unlike many other countries that offer duty-free vehicle import programs for relocating residents, the UAE maintains a consistent tax structure for all vehicle imports—including personal relocations. Every vehicle imported to the UAE as …

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Classic Car Import Trend: 2025 to 2026 Automotive Collector Boom

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM

2026 cars

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 …

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Import a Car From Italy to USA: A Comprehensive Guide

By Monica Mena on June 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Buying a car from Italy to import to the United States offers access to unique Italian automotive treasures, from iconic Alfa Romeo sports cars and classic Fiat models to limited-edition Ferrari variants never sold in the American market. Whether you're seeking a vintage Italian class …

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