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Are you thinking about exploring the Philippines on a motorcycle adventure? Shipping internationally can be easy if you know what to do. You should carefully consider costs and import duties before ha...

Importing a motorcycle from Japan typically costs $1,000–$2,000, including ocean freight, customs duties, and delivery to U.S. port. U.S. import law allows motorcycles 25 years or older without EPA o...

Enclosed delivery protects vehicles from weather, road debris, and theft using hard-sided trailers with liftgates and soft tie-downs. It typically costs 30–60% more than open transport, averaging $1....

Aircraft like the Boeing 747-400F and Antonov AN-124 can carry cars, offering up to 250–300 inches of cargo height clearance. Air freight for cars costs $15,000–$35,000 depending on vehicle size, rou...

PCC in shipping stands for Pure Car Carrier, a vessel type designed exclusively for transporting vehicles on multiple enclosed decks. PCC ships use internal ramps and lift systems to move cars effici...

Overseas car shipping requires a valid title, photo ID, bill of sale, and customs forms like CBP 3299 and EPA 3520-1. Port-to-port transport averages $1,000–$5,000 depending on destination, vehicle s...

FTR stands for Freight on Terms of Receipt — it determines who controls transport logistics, liability, and shipping costs. Most FTR-designated auto shipments use base-to-base delivery, with pricing...

CFC in shipping stands for Consolidation Freight Container, used to group multiple smaller shipments into a single ocean container. It lowers per-unit shipping costs for partial loads and is ideal fo...

Full vehicle weight refers to curb weight plus passengers, cargo, and fluids—used to calculate legal load limits for transport. Exceeding full vehicle weight can result in DOT violations, axle damage...

Vehicles under 25 years old that don’t meet DOT and EPA standards are prohibited unless modified and certified by a Registered Importer. Cars with right-hand drive layouts are generally restricted unl...

Air freight shipping for electric vehicles starts at $15,000–$30,000, depending on route, vehicle size, and lithium battery regulations. Most air cargo carriers require EV battery charge under 30% an...

Shipping a car from Europe to the U.S. costs $1,200–$5,000, based on port selection, vehicle size, and shipping method. Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) is the most affordable option; enclosed container shipp...

Crankshaft shipping typically costs $50–$150, depending on weight, dimensions, shipping speed, and declared value coverage. Secure packaging requires foam padding, custom-fit boxes, and reinforced su...

ECU shipping typically costs $25–$80 via ground and $60–$120 via air, depending on speed, weight, and insurance. Use anti-static bags, shock-resistant packaging, and padded boxes to prevent internal...

Bumper shipping typically costs $150–$400, depending on packaging method, dimensions, destination, and whether freight or parcel is used. Most bumpers must be foam-wrapped, boxed, or palletized; over...