Does anybody have a knowledge of shippers to Germany? planning on taking the Black Beast to drive the Autobahn.

I was there before but only had a rental Volvo V40 wagon, maxed out at 115mph.
I believe I can do a little better with da Beast!

Anyone been on it with their Vette?

Thanks for any info,
Jeff

 

That would be too

 

I heard on MSNBC that they're going to set a speed limit of 80mph on the Autobahn very soon.

 

i had a 7 series bmw there, whoo hoo did 150-160 for about 3 hours one afternoon, love it have fun i used autobahn 3 alot

 

You lucky devil you.

 

Take a look at http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1566726 starting around post #18. If you need more info you can drop BlueWasp a PM.

 

I have what do you want to know?

 

85% of the 'bahn has an 85 mph limit already, the zealots are arguing over the remaining 15%.

 

I went to check it out, sent BlueWasp an email
Seems they have a few Vettes' going for the Lemans race in June.


Thanks again
Jeff

 

Any particulars I should be aware of?
My cousin was stationed in Manheim for a couple of years.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

AAA can help you with shipping info

 

Thanks, I'll check em out

 

How long are you going to be there?

 

Have used these guy's several times, great guy's
I have a C5 booked at the moment for U.K.
$950 in a container out of Houston
I have also had them out of New Jersey, etc
Speak to Chris Lemire at Neptune International
Phone 562-602-1515
Fax 562-602-1525
christopher@neptunemoving.com
I think they are unbeatable.
Mention Graham in Houston, you could get a discount!

 

Thanks
$950 sounds like a great price!
I'll be sure and give them a ring

Jeff

 

I've shipped several cars to Germany at government expense. I shipped an 850csi, M5 and M6 back to the US at my own expense. If memory serves me correctly the cost was around $1000-1200. Port of embarkation in the U.S. was Newark; absolutely hassle free.

Now let's talk about the autobahn. BE prepared to get your lunch eaten at some point. And when you do get your lunch eaten, it's not going to be by an exotic Porshce, Benz or Bimmer. It's going to be by a sleeper in the form of a Opel GT station wagon or a Volkswagen GTI.

I've been cruising on the autobahn at 250 -260 kilometers and a station wagon has put the left blinker on me in the fast last. Damn!!!!

So good luck and buckle for up for safety

 

I envy you - sounds like a great trip.

 

You'll find the rates are different from the West Coast. I shipped my car back from Galveston when I was in TX and it was about $1000, roll on roll off. Its cheaper from the East Coast. Its also more expensive to ship East to West so check out the rates for both journeys.

I used Rinkens in LA this time and the container was $1900 for 2 cars, although mine were coming to UK. Add to that agents fees in Europe which worked out at the equivalent of another $800. Marine Insurance is a good idea and its runs at 2% of value.

The actual journey is about 3 weeks on the ship but mine were actually in transit for 8 weeks with the delays at each end.

Christoph handled all my arrangements and he was excellent:
christoph@rinkens.com

I plan to make that trip in the not too distant future. I need a picture on the Nurburgring

 

I'm in Germany at least 1 week every month so I drive on them all the time. I've topped out several vehicles at 260kph which converts to 161mph, very fast if you don't do it often.

Autobahn translates to highway in English, their just straighter and built a whole lot better than the roads in the US. Most of the major highway there were designed and built by Hitlers boys during that time.

Contrary to popular belief, the Autobahn has speed limits already and has had them as long as I can remember. The speed limits vary in range from 80kph to 120kph. Now with that said, there are many stretches of the Autobahn with no speed limits. Their indicated by round signs outlined with a black circle crossed by 5 black lines at a 45 degree angle. This is where you go for it....

The overall safety record of autobahns is comparable to other European motorways, and motorways are safer than other road types. A 2005 study by the Federal Minister of the Interior indicated that there were an equal number of accidents per kilometer on the autobahn in sections without any speed limits.

Since the mid-1980s, when environmental issues gained importance and recognition among lawmakers, interest groups and the general public, there has been an ongoing debate on whether or not a nationwide general speed limit should be imposed for autobahns. Typically a car's fuel consumption increases with speed, and fuel conservation is a key factor in reducing pollution. Safety issues have been cited as well with regards to speed-related fatalities. The opposition to a general speed limit maintain that such regulation is unnecessary because only two percent of all German roads would be affected and because better fuel economy even at high speeds has been achieved in most modern cars. Moreover, recent accident statistics supposedly don't lend proof that traveling at high speeds is that much more dangerous.

Twenty years after the beginning of this debate, there are no plans by the federal government concerning such a speed limit.

 

Here is my shipping quote from "FrommAmerica" to ship two corvettes to germany from NJ.

The container rate is $950 but there are other fees.

SHIPMENT DETAILS
SHIPMENT: two Chevrolet Corvettes
METHOD OF TRANSPORT: 1 x 40' general purpose container.
PLACE OF CONTAINER LOADING: Paterson, NJ
PORT OF LOADING: New York
PORT OF DISCHARGE: Bremerhaven, Germany
ESTIMATED TRANSIT TIME: 14-17 days, port to port.

RATES:
Ocean freight & Handling, 1 x 40' container, New York to Bremrhaven: $ 950.00
Container Drayage for warehouse loading: $ 455.00
Load, block, and brace two vehicles in a container, 2 @ $350 per car: $ 700.00
Freight Forwarding & Export Documentation, 2 @ $150.00 per car: $ 300.00
Export Title Clearance Fee: $ 75.00
International Courier fee, original documents sent to Germany: $ 40.00
TOTAL: $2520.00

OPTIONAL:
Marine Cargo Insurance (Optional): 1.0 % of C&F value.
Subject to inspection report and deductible. Deductible is 3% of value, or a $1000 minimum deductible, whichever is greater.
Coverage excludes incidental marring denting, chipping, and scratching.
Excludes mechanical derangement



TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OCEAN FREIGHT RATE IS PORT TO PORT, EXCLUDING CSC.

WE WILL REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL TITLE TO PRESENT TO CUSTOMS FOR EXPORT
CLEARANCE. TITLE MUST BE FREE OF LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES.

VEHICLES SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE LOADING TERMINAL A
MINIMUM OF FOUR WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE VESSEL DEPARTURE DATE TO ALLOW
FOR EXPORT CLEARANCE.

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE FOREIGN FEES WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING: DESTINATION TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES, DEMURRAGE, DETENTION,CONTAINER UNLOADING,
FUMIGATION, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, DUTY, TAXES, VAT, OR CUSTOMS EXAMS.


RATES DO NOT INCLUDE MARINE CARGO INSURANCE

Should you have any questions regarding these rates or information, do not hesitate to contact me.

Import charges :

Ro/Ro

> THC Bremerhaven: EUR150.00 each Car
> Import Customs /TouristDeclaration: EUR 100.00 each Car
> Port Security Charge EUR 10.00 each Car


40' Contianer
> Destination Terminal Handling Charge (CSC) and ISPS EUR as per outlay to
> the line: EUR 225.00
> Container-Dryage/Unloading/Car-Report/Delivery EUR 235.00 per Car
> Import Customs /Tourist Declaration: EUR 100.00 per Car


To get the TOURIST STATUS for these clients it is nessecary that:

- They are US-Citizen
- need to present US-Passport
- Original Title
- Original valid Registration
- US Plates
- The Owners need to mentioned in the Title and in the Registration
- Owners needs to be pick up Cars in person

They can buy a Green Insurance card (only Kassko) insurance directly at
customs in Bremerhaven
Customs offer minimum 30 days for EUR 100.00 or 12 month for EUR 1200.