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[Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/the-hidden-costs-of-shipping-partially-empty-containers) ## [Welcoming Ryan Davies to Trans-Rak](https://blog.trans-rak.com/welcoming-ryan-davies-to-trans-rak) (8 September, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/IMG_1025.jpeg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/welcoming-ryan-davies-to-trans-rak) *Wes Payne (right) welcoming Ryan Davies (left) to Trans-Rak* [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/welcoming-ryan-davies-to-trans-rak) ## [Oulton Park Drama Sets Up a Nail-Biting Championship Decider for 7 Racing](https://blog.trans-rak.com/oulton-park-drama-sets-up-a-nail-biting-championship-decider-for-7-racing) (1 September, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/50-RA_02834%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/oulton-park-drama-sets-up-a-nail-biting-championship-decider-for-7-racing) **Oil, gravel, red flags and a hard-fought fightback - Oulton Park delivered plenty of drama as 7 Racing and Trans-Rak International headed into the penultimate round of the championship.** [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/oulton-park-drama-sets-up-a-nail-biting-championship-decider-for-7-racing) ## [Why More Used Vehicle Exporters Are Choosing Containerised Shipping](https://blog.trans-rak.com/why-more-used-vehicle-exporters-are-choosing-containerised-shipping) (19 August, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/PHOTO-2019-11-26-14-50-08%20-%20Copy.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/why-more-used-vehicle-exporters-are-choosing-containerised-shipping) For decades, Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping has been the traditional method for transporting vehicles internationally. Designed specifically for vehicle movements, Ro-Ro vessels have played a vital role in global automotive logistics. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/why-more-used-vehicle-exporters-are-choosing-containerised-shipping) ## [What Japan's Focus on Logistics Innovation Means for Global Vehicle Exports](https://blog.trans-rak.com/what-japans-focus-on-logistics-innovation-means-for-global-vehicle-exports) (14 August, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/IMG_4658.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/what-japans-focus-on-logistics-innovation-means-for-global-vehicle-exports) **The global vehicle export industry is entering a new era.** Markets are changing, customer expectations are increasing and transport costs continue to rise. At the same time, the automotive logistics sector is under growing pressure to improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience. [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/what-japans-focus-on-logistics-innovation-means-for-global-vehicle-exports) ## [How Safe Is Disposable Vehicle Racking?](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-safe-is-disposable-vehicle-racking) (7 August, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/IMG_5215.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-safe-is-disposable-vehicle-racking) *Trans-Rak's EL-RAK being tested by China Classification Society* [Read More](https://blog.trans-rak.com/how-safe-is-disposable-vehicle-racking) ## [Podiums, Perseverance and a Championship Lead at Anglesey](https://blog.trans-rak.com/podiums-perseverance-and-a-championship-lead-at-anglesey) (3 August, 2026) [![](https://blog.trans-rak.com/hubfs/Sponsor-MATL8641.jpg)](https://blog.trans-rak.com/podiums-perseverance-and-a-championship-lead-at-anglesey) There was plenty of drama at Round 4 of the 7 Racing Caterham Seven 420R Championship at the spectacular Anglesey Circuit, with Trans-Rak-sponsored driver **Wes Payne** delivering another outstanding weekend to reclaim the championship lead. 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China became the world's manufacturing powerhouse, supplying everything from consumer electronics to vehicles for markets across Europe and North America. 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