Vehicle Shipping 101 From Haulingdepot.com

A sensible approach to choosing Car Shippers, Auto Transport Services and Vehicle Shipping Companies.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Looking deeper that the lowest shipping rate- having your cake & eating it!

Hundreds of times per day we get requests from consumers shipping there vehicles that they are looking for the lowest rate. Well that's sounds reasonable and a wise request its not always the best strategy.

Here's why,
the auto transport business in just like many others, that in most cases you get what you pay for. You pay for discounted vacation or cruise and you usually end up in the engine room or close by. (LOL). Or take a retail shopping experience for example, you get a good score on a cheap pair of pants or a sweater and its usually faded or ripped within a few months.

Okay whats my point? That you get what you pay for and its no different with the transport industry. While there are some tips that can save you money like being flexible on the pick up and delivery dates to some extent. Also shopping your business around and getting at least 3 auto shipping quotes before you deciding on a shipper!

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Revisiting International Auto Transport

In today's global economy and ease of car auctions site online the moving, buying and selling of cars is rising steadily. Side effects are increased demand on international auto transport.
Unlike the simplification of shipping a car within the U.S. international transport does come with a few complications or regulations as goes with anything when a countries government gets involved.

These transport regulations vary from country to country but may include omission, year of car (Japan only allows year 2000 automobiles or newer to enter) and destination countries customs policies. While some countries have more relaxed regulations others don't. Overseas car shipping is also more expensive as more fees usually come into play.

International Transport Companies offer 2 types of auto transport. RORO & =container auto shipping. Container auto shipping is when the car is shipped within a container like you see on the back of a railroad car or at ship yards. RORO car shipping is more like a ferry, when the call rolls on and rolls off (usually below deck).

posted by John @ 8:28 AM 0 comments