Shipping a car to the USA? Here is what you need to know
Interested in shipping a car to the USA? There are a few things you need to know. While the restrictions and requirements may seem intimidating for first-time shippers, CFR staff is here to help make the process as painless as possible. Import Restrictions: Vehicle must be manufactured in the USA or be older than 25 […]
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What is the Outlook for Autonomous Semi-Trucks?
The trucking industry is a major part of today’s supply chain, responsible for transporting about 70% of all goods. In a world where everything is becoming more streamlined, automated, and efficient by the day, autonomous semi-trucks are now on the horizon. From this development, many questions are being asked regarding what the outlook for autonomous […]
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Shipping a vehicle to the UK?
Shipping a vehicle to the UK? Our Director of Sales and Marketing has taken a deep dive into what the importation process consists of. Check out this video to learn more about how a vehicle qualifies to be shipped, how vehicle location and shipping destination play a role, and more!
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Silk Road: CFR Rinkens Completes Industry-First Block Train with Finished Vehicles to Germany
Los Angeles, May 14, 2020. Freight forwarder CFR Rinkens, a global leader in containerized auto logistics, has successfully completed the first westbound rail shipment of finished vehices on the Silk Road into Germany. In cooperation with Chinese rail operator Yuxinou Logistics, 36 containers with 100 Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s (DFSK) Fengon Glory SUVs arrived in the […]
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COVID-19 Impact on Car Buying & Shipping
We at CFR hope you and your family are healthy and taking all necessary precautions to get through these uncertain times. We want to provide you with some background on how this crisis is likely going to affect our and your world of car buying, selling, and shipping. Car Shipping Has Not Stopped The ports […]
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COVID-19 – Cargo Shifts from Air to Ocean
Air freight has traditionally been the option for time-sensitive shipments of all kinds. But as the COVID-19 crisis develops and air traffic is significantly restricted globally, air cargo has been severely impacted. Businesses who used to rely primarily on air cargo are turning increasingly to ocean shipping as the solution. CFR is here for you: […]
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