What Cosdel International does

Cosdel International, operating commercially as CARS Worldwide (legal name Classic Automotive Relocation Services), is a specialty logistics provider focused exclusively on the international transport, storage, and customs handling of classic, luxury, and collectible automobiles. Founded in 1995 and now a subsidiary of The Rock-It Company, CARS offers an integrated service stack spanning air freight, sea freight, and road freight, supplemented by secure vehicle storage (CARStorage), customs brokerage, Carnet de Passage documentation, vehicle registration, and specialized event transportation for automotive concours, rallies, and exhibitions. The company maintains owned offices in five markets — the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, and Japan — providing direct presence across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

The business operates a consultative, B2B go-to-market model targeting three primary customer types: individual luxury and classic car collectors, marquee auction houses (RM Sotheby's, Bonhams), and prestigious automotive events (Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, The Amelia Concours d'Elegance, Gumball 3000, HERO-ERA, London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, among others). CARS is the Official International Shipping Partner for RM Sotheby's and the Official International Logistics Partner for Pebble Beach, anchoring its brand position as the recommended carrier of the global collector car circuit. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the bespoke, high-value nature of each shipment.

The firm is small by headcount (11-50 employees per firmographics), operates as a private subsidiary with no disclosed funding history or management team in the available sources, and does not publish revenue. The Rock-It Company parent provides a corporate platform spanning Live Events and Luxury Goods specialty logistics, which offers potential cross-vertical synergies. The asset-light, white-glove model — built on relationships, customs expertise, and event sponsorship visibility rather than proprietary technology or AI capability — defines both the company's strengths (brand trust, multi-decade track record) and its scalability constraints (labor-intensive handling, niche end market).

Name

Cosdel International

Legal name

Classic Automotive Relocation Services

Website

https://cosdel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosdel International, operating as CARS Worldwide, is a specialty white-glove logistics provider that ships, stores, and customs-clears classic and luxury automobiles worldwide for collectors, auction houses, and concours events across five regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicle Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Classic, Exotic & High-Value Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Vehicle Shipping & Import Assistance (HSAKACAJ), International Vehicle Shipping & Export (RoRo/Container) (HSAKAFAJ), Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation) (TLADAJAL)

Keywords

• Classic car transport
• Luxury vehicle shipping
• Automotive logistics services
• Customs brokerage
• Collectible car freight

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cerrito

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cosdel International, via its CARS Worldwide brand, arranges the import, export, transportation, brokerage, and documentation of rare collectible automobiles worldwide. Services include air, sea, and road freight; secure vehicle storage; customs brokerage; Carnet de Passage and vehicle registration documentation; and dedicated logistics for automotive events and rallies.

Product overview

CARS Worldwide (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) operates as a unified global vehicle transportation platform offering integrated logistics services. The core portfolio consists of three primary transport methods (Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Freight) supplemented by ancillary services including CARStorage for vehicle warehousing, Customs Brokerage for documentation handling, Carnet De Passage for temporary import documentation, Car Registration services, and Event Transportation for automotive events. The company serves as a single-source provider for classic car owners, auction houses, and automotive events requiring comprehensive vehicle relocation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight service for vehicle transportation, enabling rapid delivery of classic and luxury cars across global routes for collectors, auction houses, and event organizers.
• Sea Freight Maritime shipping service for vehicles via ocean transport, providing cost-effective global vehicle relocation for classic and luxury motorcars.
• Road Freight Ground transportation service for vehicle shipping across land routes within and between countries for classic and luxury vehicles.
• CARStorage Secure vehicle storage service providing facilities for cars during transit, between events, or when not in active use, tailored to classic and luxury vehicles.
• Carnet de Passage Documentation service providing Carnet de Passage for temporary cross-border importation of vehicles, facilitating international vehicle travel across borders.
• Event Transportation Specialized logistics service for automotive events, including handling vehicle transportation to and from concours events, auctions, rallies, and exhibitions on behalf of organizers and participants.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance service managing the documentation and regulatory compliance required for international vehicle shipping, on behalf of collectors, auction houses, and event organizers.
• Car Registration Vehicle registration service assisting clients with documentation requirements for international car registration across jurisdictions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• RM Sotheby'sflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS is the Official International Shipping Partner for RM Sotheby's, handling vehicle transportation for their global auction events.
• Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS serves as the Official International Logistics Partner for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, providing vehicle transport services for the prestigious automotive event.
• Luxury Rally ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS is the Official Global Logistics Partner for the Luxury Rally Club, supporting their rally events with vehicle transportation services.
• BonhamscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS provides logistics support for Bonhams' automotive auction events globally.
• Supercars MajlisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS is an Official Sponsor of Supercars Majlis, a supercar event and community.
• Rally The GlobecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS is a Shipping Partner for Rally The Globe, providing vehicle transport for their international rally events.
• Gumball 3000minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS supports the Gumball 3000 rally event with logistics and transportation services.
• HERO-ERAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS partners with HERO-ERA for historic vehicle rally event logistics.
• The Amelia Concours d'ElegancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS provides logistics support for The Amelia Concours d'Elegance automotive event.
• London to Brighton Veteran Car RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCARS supports the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, an annual historic vehicle rally.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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