Shipping to North America's West Coast: Costs, Routes & Customs 2025
Why the West Coast now? The ports on the North American west coast – including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle/Tacoma and Vancouver/Prince Rupert in Canada – are central hubs for vehicle, machinery and project cargo. In 2025, port emission requirements in California will become more stringent (e.g. CARB At-Berth Rule), while US Customs (CBP), EPA/DOT and Transport Canada/RIV will introduce clear processes for vehicle imports [...].
