Five of the Best Car Chase Scenes in Movie History - And How You Can Ship Those Popular Cars Overseas

Nothing beats the excitement of a good action movie.  But not all action movies are good, there are several necessary components for an action movie to work: 

First - you obviously need a villain, a hero and a lady in distress
Second - you need a suspense filled plot line that keeps you on the edge of your seat

Third- you need a couple of fast-paced, action filled sequences

In regards to the third requirement, nothing satisfies a movie-goer more than a crazy, action-packed, thrilling car chase scene.  Sure there are the fight scenes, the scenes that add a twist to the plot, or the scenes that give you a glimpse of the handsome hero and beautiful lady in distress.  But nothing makes viewers slightly envious of the perks of being an actor as watching a great car chase scene.  Who doesn't dream of driving through the streets at 100 miles per hour with complete disregard for the rules of the road?

At K International, we know how you feel, we secretly have the same dream.  As a leading international car shipping company, we have car envy every single day!  As a tribute, we honor the top five best car chases in movie history - let us know what you think!

Gone in 60 Seconds

Most movies are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours long, so you should have at least a few minutes of action mixed in there somewhere.  The original Gone in 60 Seconds is known as the mother of  all movie car crashes.  Imagine a whopping 34 minutes worth of car chases!  There are a bevy of great vehicles in the movie, but none is as popular as "Eleanor" the 1973 Ford Mustang featured in the movie.   One of the most popular vehicles we ship overseas is the Ford Mustang.  We offer overseas car shipping services for vintage and brand new Ford Mustangs from the United States to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean and everywhere else in between!

Check out the trailer for Gone in 60 Seconds to get a glimpse of how the makers of the movie managed to destroy over 90 cars!
 
                               

Featured in one of the best movie car chase scenes of all time, is Eleanor, a 1973 Ford Mustang.

The Blues Brothers

The next car chase on our list is from The Blues Brothers. The car crashes in the movie even set a world record!  A whopping 103 cars were wrecked during the movie!  This record stood until 2000, when the updated The Blues Brothers movie wrecked 104 cars.  In the movie the car chase includes a scene that takes place in a mall!  The cop cars, aka "Bluesmobiles",  used in the movie were retired Dodge Monaco's. For car collectors, a Dodge Monaco is highly prized, but parts for the vehicle are hard to find.  Today collectors around the world turn to Ford Crown Victoria's instead to get a similar vehicle.  Each year hundreds of Ford Crown Victoria's are shipped overseas to the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, from the United States.

Enjoy the below clip from the movie:

                

Bullitt

Bullitt is probably one of the most well-known classic car chase scenes in movie history.  The chase takes place through the hilly streets of San Francisco. The chase scene includes the popular actor Steve McQueen burning rubber in a 1968 Ford Mustang GT fastback.  No list of popular movie car chase scenes would be complete without mentioning Bullitt.

Watch the below clip and see if you get motion sickness following this car chase sequence:

                                     


The French Connection

The movie The French Connection not only took home the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture in 1971, but it also was further embedded into movie history as containing one of the best car chase scenes.  In the movie one of the main character's "Popeye" grabs a civilian's  1971 Pontiac LeMans and drives through the streets of New York City in hot pursuit of his target.  NYC is a pretty crowded city, so imagine ignoring all rules of the road to film this car chase...

In The French Connection, a 1971 Pontiac LeMans ripped through the rough streets of Brooklyn, NY in hot pursuit of the bad guy

Quantum of Solace

No one drives fast cars like James Bond, so of course he had to be included somewhere on the list.  One of the best car sequences is in the Quantum of Solace movie.  In the movie James Bond navigates the windy roads near Lake Garda Italy in his Aston Martin while being chased by two Alfa Romeos.  In the end, the two Romeos are completely destroyed and James Bond's Aston Martin makes it out a little dusty...but with no major damage.



                

Car chases bring some of the most exciting action to action films.  So what did you think of our top five picks? 

Interested in living out your action hero dreams and cruising through the streets of Europe or the Middle East in a fast car?  If you are interested in shipping a Ford Mustang, Ford Crown Victoria, Pontiac, or any other vehicle overseas from the United States contact us today.  We can provide some of the best car shipping quotes to ship your car from the USA to the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and anywhere in the world!  You can reach us on Skype at kinternationalny or give us a call at 212-267-6400.  To receive international car shipping rates send an email to sales@kinternational.com

We provide some of the best overseas vehicle shipping quotes from the USA!

How to Ship to Cotonou, Benin - International Car, Boat, Truck and Construction Equipment Shipping to Cotonou, Benin

As one of the largest and most advanced ports in West Africa, the port of Cotonou receives millions of dollars worth of cargo from the USA every year.  With fast, reliable and direct service to Cotonou, Benin from the United States, K International Transport offers some of the best international shipping service to Cotonou, Benin

Need help shipping a car, container or construction equipment to Cotonou, Benin from the USA?   Looking for the best price to ship a car, truck, boat or construction equipment to Cotonou, Benin?  Continue reading to find out how K International can help you ship to Cotonou, Benin.

Nestled between Togo and Nigeria, the country of Benin is home to the port of Cotonou, one of the most advanced and busy ports for international car shipping in West Africa.

How to Ship Your Car, Motorcycle, Bus, Boat or Truck to Cotonou, Benin from the United States

K International is one of the top international automobile shipping companies to Benin from the United States.  We can pick-up your car, bus, motorcycle or truck from your door or dealership anywhere in the continental US for delivery to the port.  We provide overseas car shipping from the ports of New York, Halifax Canada, Baltimore, Savannah, Galveston (Houston) and Jacksonville ports to Cotonou, Benin.  We can also ship boats on trailer from the United States to Cotonou, Benin.  Transit time from east coast USA and Canada to Benin is approximately 20-30 days.  

In order to ship your vehicle, bus, truck or any other road vehicle, we will need the original title in order to clear customs prior to shipping.  In addition to roll-on / roll-off service, we also provide container shipping service.  We can load up to four vehicles in 1 x  40' high cube container from most major ports in the USA to Cotonou, Benin.  We can also load several motorcycles in a container for shipment to Benin.  If you are interested in shipping personal household items with your car, international container shipping is your best option

Need a car to drive through the streets of the capital city of Cotonou in Benin?  Contact us today to find out how we can help you ship a car from the United States to Cotonou, Benin.

                                              

How to Ship Construction Equipment to Cotonou, Benin from the United States

In addition to providing international car shipping service to Benin, we also offer international construction equipment shipping to Cotonou, Benin.  Whether you need to ship a motor grader, bull dozer, crane, excavator, backhoe, wheel loader, scraper, skid steer, dump truck or other type of construction equipment to Benin, we can offer some of the best international shipping service and shipping rates.  We can provide roll-on / roll-off international heavy equipment shipping services to Benin from the ports of New York, Baltimore, Savannah, Halifax Canada, Galveston (Houston) and Jacksonville.  In addition to ro/ro service we can also offer affordable equipment dismantling and containerization service from all major ports in the United States to Cotonou Benin

Need help shipping your car or construction equipment to Cotonou, Benin?  Contact us today to receive international car and construction equipment shipping quotes from the United States to Cotonou, Benin.  You can reach us by phone at 212-267-6400 or on Skype at kinternationalny.  You can also send your rate request to sales@kinternational.com.  We will provide you with our best available shipping rate to Benin. 

 

Tips on Shipping a Car to Jeddah or Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Shipping  a car to Jeddah or Dammam, Saudi Arabia has never been easier. Whether you are moving for work, already live there and found your dream car for purchase in the United States, or are selling to an overseas customer, K International Transport can help you ship to Saudi Arabia.

View of a part of the seaport in Jeddah

There are two major ports in Saudi Arabia that take in the most ocean traffic. The most trafficked port in Saudi Arabia is Jeddah, located on its Western coast. The port of Jeddah is the largest port on Red Sea, and also functions as a major gateway into the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Since it is so well-trafficked, if you ship your car into Jeddah, you will have many service options and departure dates to choose from. A close second in terms of import-export business is the port of Dammam on the Eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, close to its capital city, Riyadh. As the largest port on the Persian Gulf, Dammam is a key connecting hub to smaller ports within the region.

Our customers ship a variety of vehicles from the United States to Saudi Arabia, but recently these have been some of the most popular:

• Porsche Cayenne S
• Toyota Tacoma
• Ford Crown Victoria
• Chevrolet Silverado
• Toyota Sienna
• Chevrolet Camaro
• Datsun 280ZX
• Ford Freestar
• GMC Denali
• Dodge Charger
• Chevrolet Corvette
• Infinity M37
• BMW Z4
• Mercury Grand Marquis
• Ford Mustang
• Mercedes S550

We can ship out of any U.S. port, but the best U.S. ports to ship to Saudi Arabia from are:

• New York
• Baltimore
• Norfolk
• Charleston
• Savannah
• Jacksonville

If you are unable to deliver your car to a port, we can handle pick-up from your door to your overseas destination.

Contact K International Transport today for help with international car shipping! We would be happy to give you a comprehensive price quote for shipping your car to Saudi Arabia. We will take you through the process from beginning to end, so you know exactly what to expect out of the international car shipping process. Call us at (212) 267-6400 or email us at inquiries@kinternational.com now!

How to Ship Excavators from the United States

The excavator is one of the most versatile pieces of construction equipment.  The different uses for the excavator include: digging, demolition, dredging, lifting and moving.  Each year thousands of used excavators are shipped from the United States to all regions of the world, especially Africa, South America and the Middle East.  When it comes to shipping excavators overseas from the United States, K International is the expert.  In this blog we outline how we can help you ship excavators from the US. 

We can ship all types of excavators including this 2008 Caterpillar 320DL Hydraulic Excavator from the United States

Our international construction equipment shipping services can't be beat!  We offer affordable Roll-On / Roll-Off and container international shipping services for all customers interested in shipping excavators and excavator parts.   

Want to ship excavators and excavator parts and accessories inside a container from the USA? 

We can ship multiple mini excavators in 20', 40' or 40'High Cube containers depending on the size. We can also ship excavator parts and accessories in containers.  Customers shipping hydraulic pumps, excavator tracks, buckets, motors, breaker, auger, engines, booms,shovels, arms, cabs and other parts for their excavators oftentimes utilize our full container and less than container shipping service.

Want to ship an excavator but it's too big to fit inside a container?

Most excavators are shipped from the United States on Roll-On/ Roll-Off (Ro/Ro) vessels. Excavators shipped on ro/ro vessels are driven onto the vessel and safely secured inside.

We can ship excavators from the United States to the following ports on our inexpensive roll-on / roll-off shipping service:

• Ship excavators to the West African ports of : Dakar, Senegal / Conarky, Guinea / Freetown, Sierra Leone / Monrovia, Liberia / Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) / Tema, Ghana / Lome, Togo / Cotonou, Benin / Lagos, Nigeria / Douala, Cameroon / Pointe Noire, Congo / Banjul, Gambia / Luanda, Angola / Boma, DR Congo / Takoradi, Ghana / Libreville, Gabon
• Ship excavators to the South American ports of: Guayaqil, Ecuador / Callao, Peru / Iquique, Chile / San Antonio (Valparaiso), Chile / Zarate, Argentina / Puerto Cabello, Venezuela / Cartagena, Colombia
• Ship excavators to the Middle Eastern ports of: Beirut, Lebanon / Aqaba, Jordan / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia / Dammam, Saudi Arabia / Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates / Umm Qasr, Iraq / Bahrain / Doha, Qatar
• Ship excavators to the South and East African ports of: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania / Mombasa, Kenya / Durban, South Africa

We can ship Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo, Hitachi, and John Deere excavators from the United States to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Asia and almost anywhere in the world!  If you are interested in finding out how much it will cost to ship your excavators from the US - contact us today!  To find out how much it cost to ship an excavator from the USA send an email to sales@kinternational.com, click here to fill out a rate request form and visit our website www.kinternational.com for more information.  We quote all our customers within 1 -2 business days.

Ship Concrete Mixers and Cement Pump Trucks Overseas from the USA

The construction industry continues to do well in certain countries around the world.  Some of the most sought after types of equipment by builders and construction companies are concrete pump truck and cement mixers. Interested in shipping concrete pump trucks and mixers overseas from the USA?  Wondering how much it cost to ship a concrete mixer or pump truck  from the US to Africa, the Middle East or South America?  K International Transport can provide you with the best international shipping prices for concrete mixers and concrete pump and transport trucks.

Looking to ship a concrete pump truck internationally from the US to Latin America, Middle East, Africa, South America or the Far East?

 
Most international construction equipment shipping is carried out on roll-on / roll-off (ro/ro) car carrier ships.  We can ship concrete pump trucks and mixers overseas on roll-on / roll-off vessels.  On a ro/ro vessel the truck is simply driven and secured onto the vessel.  In order to quote ro/ro shipping service for your concrete pump truck or mixer we will need the full dimensions of the truck including the length, width, height and weight.  Our international shipping rates for concrete pump trucks and mixers is based on the size of the unit. 

Send this Volvo Concrete Mixer truck overseas from the USA with K International Transport!

Ship Kenworth, International, Peterbilt, Mercedes, Mack, Freightliner and Volvo concrete pump trucks and cement mixers from the USA with the best international shipping company in the US - K International Transport!  For more information on how to ship your cement mixer or concrete pump truck from the USA, contact us at sales@kinternational.com.  You can also reach us in office at 212-267-6400 and on Skype at kinternationalny.  We will provide you with some of the best international shipping quotes for your concrete pump truck and cement mixer to the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia / Far East and Latin and South America today!

 

How to Ship to Sweden from the USA

As one of the largest countries in Europe, Sweden is an economic powerhouse and an important trading partner for the United States.  If you need help shipping containers, cars or construction equipment to Sweden, look no further than K International Transport.  Some of the international shipping services we offer to Sweden include: international roll-on / roll-off shipping, container shipping, breakbulk service, flat rack, airfreight, consolidation (less than container load - LCL), open top and special equipment shipping services.

Moving to the beautiful city of Stockholm, Sweden?  Find out how we can help you ship cars, general cargo, containers and more to Sweden!

The Major Trade Ports and Cities of Sweden

International shipping is a vital part of the economy in Sweden.  Sweden offers several world-class shipping ports for service throughout Sweden and other Scandinavian countries.  The major ports and cities of trade in Sweden include:

Gothenburg (Goteborg) : The port of Gothenburg (Goteborg) is the largest port in Sweden and all of Scandinavia.   Gothenburg serves as a regional hub for Sweden.  We can offer international car shipping to the port of Gothenburg from the east coast of the United States.  Roll-On / Roll-Off and container shipping is available to Gothenburg

Malmo: The port of Malmo is the largest car shipping port in Sweden.  Overseas car shipping service is available to the port of Malmo from several major ports in the United States.

Stockholm:  Stockholm is the capital and largest city in Sweden.  Rail connections to other parts of Sweden is widely available into and out of Stockholm.  We have shipped containers of household goods and personal items for customers moving to Stockholm, Sweden from the USA.  Additionally, airfreight service is available to Stockholm airport.

Gavle (Gaevle): Located 200 kilometers south of Stockholm, the city of Gavle was once the most important hub for international trade in Sweden.  Today we can ship containers of commercial cargo and personal items to Gaevle (Gavle) from most major ports in the US.

Helsingborg: The port of Helsingborg links Sweden with Denmark.  Affordable container shipping service is available to the port of Helsingborg, Sweden from all major ports and cities in the USA including New York, Chicago, and Houston.

We can ship cars, breakbulk, heavy equipment, flat racks and containers from the United States to the port of Gothenburg (Goteborg), Sweden!

Each year we ship cars, boats, trucks, machinery, and excavators to Gothenburg and Malmo, Sweden.  We also ship commercial cargo such as toys, plastics, parts and machinery in 20', 40' and 40' high cube containers from the USA to most major ports in Sweden.  For more information on how we can help you ship your car, boat, truck, or construction equipment to Sweden, contact us today at 212-267-6400 or on Skype at kinternationalny.  Moving to Sweden? Need help shipping your personal household items and cars?  To receive car shipping quotes and international moving rates to Sweden contact us by email: sales@kinternational.com.  We respond to all requests for shipping rates within 1 -2 business days.