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We love motorsport here at Trans-Rak. Not only have we been privileged to work for several customers within the motorsport industry, but we are also lucky enough to be sponsors of the Caterham Academy series for 2019.

Transporting luxury vehicles can be nerve-wracking. Yet whether it’s to get the cars to market, to attend an international trade show, or simply to move the vehicle between properties, overseas journeying is something that high-end cars experience frequently during their lifespans. What’s the safest way to do it?

Transporting a small group of cars has always been a headache. Whether the purpose is for a sporting event, an auction, or simply to relocate a vehicle collection, roll-on-roll-off (RORO) ferries have never been able to offer an ideal solution. This is one of the reasons that investors are turning towards containerised strategies.

There are many myths concerning the value of containerised transport for vehicles. However, in the last decade technologies have changed. Many of the old issues relating to containerised car transport have long been extinguished, meaning that this cost-effective and speedy option is now viable for the automotive industry. Here are some of the traditional misconceptions - and the 21st Century solutions.

When it comes to transporting high-value cars on a deadline, nobody wants the hassle of complex loading and unloading procedures. Ease of use is one of the inspirations for the revolutionary EL-RAK. At the cutting edge of containerised racking design, the EL-RAK means that cars can be safely positioned onto an external cassette, which is then neatly loaded into the container with complete efficiency. Here’s everything that you need to know about loading cars into containers.

Multi-vehicle racking systems are – quite literally – making waves. But does car container shipping really save money? From safety to efficiency, here’s a quick guide to cheap car shipping.

Saving money on shipping is one of the key goals many car manufacturers and logistics companies try to achieve. Since vehicle transportation comes with many nuances, it’s often costly, time-consuming, frustrating, and nerve-racking.

In the domestic environment, we click a button and goods arrive. It is so natural that many of us don’t even think about it or the excellent background logistics that make it possible. Efficient courier companies, supply chain software, and secure packaging are all vital. The same door-to-door happens on a global scale thanks to the proficiency of containerised shipping. This means that it can be applied to vehicle transport. Let’s take a look.

Are you looking for a trusted, experienced, and reliable solution for your containerised vehicle transport needs?

Shipping cars to America is a popular request, and with new trade deals on the horizon as Brexit draws closer, it’s likely to be a market that continues to grow. However, what’s involved? Shipping cars to the US can seem complicated, but in reality, the system is designed so that once the decision to ship has been made, the only real question is whether to opt for a RORO ferry, or a container ship.