International Auto Transport Key Terms

Some key terms for international auto shipping

When a business needs to diversify its strategy for selling an auto inventory, or when it's just the natural order of business, international auto transport is a solution for getting all of the cars and trucks to market in any international destination. International auto transport has its own necessary provisions, and business leaders can brainstorm about their needs with some basic key terms for options in implementing international auto transport for a short or long-term shipping methodology.

Broker

Because of the complexity of price in taking cars from one country to another, a lot of firms dealing in international auto transport go through a brokering party that can arrange for more transparent and agreed upon fees and logistics for getting autos to their destination.

Roll-on/Roll-off and container shipping

Businesses shipping vehicles overseas have two common options: roll-on/roll-off and container shipping. Both will generally offer overhead protection for vehicles (rather than leaving them exposed to the elements) but businesses will want to evaluate both for an auto shipping plan.

Auto transport insurance

Auto transport insurance is a special policy that covers shipping of a vehicle, or several vehicles. These types of policies may cover the general wear associated with shipping, including accidental tire or axle damage.

Door to door service

Door to door service is when an auto transport company can provide full transport, so that no middle party needs to move the vehicles additional distances, which can be tricky according to the situations involved.

Online car tracking

A feature that international auto transport firms can provide is online car tracking so that the company can see where vehicles are at the press of a button. This has become an element of international auto transport that is very much in demand, and many carriers will post information about their proprietary tracking services online.

Driveaway service

Another option for vehicle owners is a driveaway service where a professional will drive a vehicle where it needs to go. This kind of auto transport is more common for domestic purposes, but it can be effective for some international auto transport solutions as well.

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