Moving your classic vehicle, with your possessions to a new country is a detailed matter. Bekins Worldwide vehicle shipments, both along with other possessions or independently at another time, is a part of what we have been doing for decades. As with many things, the devil is in the details of how the shipment is handled. Done wrong, at worst case may destroy your treasure or at a minimum fines of up to $50,000, even if no damage occurs, when one of the inspections reveals incorrect handling for that shipments packing requirements.
Care and experienced attention to the detailed handling are critical.
Antique Vehicles
Maximum protection and attention the entire vehicle is key to assuring classic car value. We recognize each collector baby’s their classic in special ways. The very best method to keep their classic safe is to use enclosed shipping methods.. Whether, terminal to terminal or door to door, secure handling and dependable delivery are paramount.
Professional loading lets your classic vehicle arriving in the same condition as when it left. Container bracing with extra structural components newer vehicles do not need is normal.
Securely crating the classic into its container is the safest way to ship an automobile. Depending on the type of vehicle and container, more than one car may fit the same container. Adding a platform or wall allows better use of container space for other items.
Shipments to the UK are different from ones for China. In both cases documentation specialists manage paper work obstacles. With classic cars the exemptions allowed need to be explored at national, regional and civic levels. Frequently pollution issues are focal points needing your participation on arrival, given the ‘customized’ impact you may be required to make, when allowed.
The successful shipment of a vehicle always includes safety inspections. Inspections start before container loading. Vehicle appraisal is required for insurance and customs. All vehicles pass through inspection at safety transfer and customs valuation points, before finally arriving at your destination.
Vehicle Restorations
Maximum protection and attention to vulnerable structure is key to assuring classic car restoration value. Your work before shipping and the integrity of the components your restoration includes depends on secure protective crating. Containerized crating is the most effective way to proceed with transit shipping. The most experienced packers at both ends still need to use care for your satisfaction on delivery.
Customized crating by experienced packers protects the parts and vehicle components without wasting costly available space or weight. Both money and processing time need consideration. Plastic wrap protection during sea and air transport is frequently used in conjunction with bracing to reduce metal fatigue vulnerabilities. The type of crating, bracing and packing matches each items weight and mounting in that container. For example, suspension is braced to secure the body rather than assuming just bracing the wheels is adequate. This allows the suspension to not be stressed to its limits. It avoids those old narrow 1910 tires handling the impact of 20 degree weight shifts waves create.
Depending on the type of vehicles and container, more than one car may fit the same container. Adding a platform or wall allows better use of container space for other possessions.
Shipments to the UK are different from ones for China. In both cases documentation specialists manage paper work obstacles. With classic cars the exemptions allowed need to be explored at national, regional and civic levels. Frequently pollution issues are focal points needing your participation on arrival, given the ‘customized’ impact you may be required to make, when allowed.
The successful shipment of a vehicle always includes safety inspections. Inspections start before container loading. Vehicle or its parts appraisal are required for insurance and customs. All vehicles pass through inspection at safety transfer and customs valuation points, before finally arriving at your destination.
