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Practical, data-driven guides written by our logistics team — from winning a U.S. auction bid to clearing customs at destination.

Auction Buying

How to Ship a Car You Bought at a U.S. Auction (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)

The complete step-by-step playbook: winning the bid, beating storage fee deadlines, handling the title, choosing container vs. RoRo, and clearing customs at destination.

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Costs & Pricing

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car Overseas from the USA? (2026 Rates)

Real 2026 numbers for every major region: ocean freight by lane, shared container vs. RoRo pricing, the surcharges that move your quote, and what duties to expect at destination.

8 min readRead the guide
Shipping Methods

Container vs. RoRo Car Shipping: Which Should You Choose?

A fair, numbers-first comparison of the two ocean shipping methods: how each works, real cost ranges, security and insurance differences, and a decision checklist for your exact situation.

7 min readRead the guide
Documents & Customs

Documents You Need to Export a Vehicle from the USA (Complete Checklist)

The exact paperwork U.S. Customs requires before a vehicle can leave the country: the original title, the 72-hour rule, AES filing, and what the destination port will ask for.

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Auction Buying

Buying U.S. Salvage Cars from Abroad: The Complete Playbook

Why the U.S. salvage market beats local prices by 30–60%, how to get bidding access from any country, how to read a Copart or IAAI listing like a pro, the best destination markets, and the landed-cost math you must run before every bid.

10 min readRead the guide
Heavy Equipment

Shipping Heavy Equipment Overseas: A Practical Guide for Buyers

How excavators, loaders, cranes, and trucks leave the U.S.: choosing between container, flat rack, RoRo, and breakbulk, measuring your machine correctly, and the paperwork that differs from cars.

8 min readRead the guide
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