What CFR Classic does

CFR Classic, LLC is a privately-held international vehicle shipping company headquartered in Paramount, California, founded in 2022 when former employees acquired the international used and classic car shipping business segment from CFR Rinkens, LLC. The company operates as a licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) under Federal Maritime Commission OTI license no. 013055 and ships an average of 2,000+ cars per month from the United States to more than 40 destinations across North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia, the Middle East & North Africa, and Central America & the Caribbean. Its service portfolio spans international car shipping (including specialized classic car and motorcycle transport), boat and yacht shipping via LoLo, RoRo, and container methods, air freight at $7,000-$25,000 USD per vehicle, international household moves, general cargo and FAK projects, domestic coast-to-coast vehicle shipping, and inbound vehicle imports.

The company's underlying operational platform combines its own domestic trucking department for first-mile/last-mile pickup, ocean and air freight forwarding under its own NVOCC license, integrated customs documentation and clearance support (including EPA, DOT, and homologation compliance), and marine and transit insurance through a partnership with Pac Global Insurance Brokerage. A self-serve customer portal (gocfr.com) supports shipment tracking and invoicing, while a SafePay payment system and Platinum Package premium service sit as extensions to the core offering.

CFR Classic runs a sales-led go-to-market model with quote-based pricing across a horizontally segmented customer base that includes individual vehicle owners, classic car collectors, motorcycle owners, boat/yacht owners, and relocating families. The company has 6 disclosed employees supported by a network of offices and international shipping agents throughout the USA (Paramount HQ plus 30+ port-city pickup points), Europe (Bremerhaven operations office relocated from Bremen), and Asia. Distribution combines direct website/phone sales, an inside sales team, a self-serve portal, and a global agent/reseller channel; marketing relies on destination-specific SEO, an educational blog, and Instagram. The business carries BBB A+ accreditation continuously since 2007, inherited from the predecessor operation.

Name

CFR Classic

Legal name

CFR Classic, LLC

Website

https://cfrclassic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFR Classic, LLC is an NVOCC-licensed international vehicle shipping company shipping 2,000+ cars monthly from the USA to 40+ countries. It serves individual owners, classic car collectors, boat/yacht owners, and relocating families via ocean, air, and domestic freight with its own domestic trucking and agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Vehicle Shipping Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers (TLADAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Finished Vehicle Road Carriers (Car Haulers/Auto Transport) (TLADAJAA)

Keywords

• International vehicle shipping
• Classic car transport
• Motorcycle shipping services
• Boat and yacht shipping
• Ocean freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramount

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Vehicle Shipping: Primary revenue stream from shipping cars internationally, including classic cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles via ocean freight with door-to-door service capabilities.
2. Boat and Yacht Shipping: Specialized shipping services for boats and yachts using LoLo, RoRo, and container shipping methods.
3. Air Freight Services: Premium air transport services for vehicles requiring fast international delivery, typically ranging from $7,000 to $25,000 USD.
4. International Household Moves: Relocation services including packing, customs clearance, and delivery for household goods moving internationally.
5. Cargo Shipping and FAK Projects: General cargo shipping and freight consolidation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFR Classic is an international vehicle shipping company that transports cars, classic and exotic cars, motorcycles, boats, and yachts between the United States and overseas destinations, primarily via ocean (containerized and roll-on/roll-off) freight and, where speed is required, air freight. The company also handles cargo and FAK (Freight All Kinds) projects and international household moves, and supplements these transports with ancillary services such as SafePay payment handling and pre-shipment vehicle inspections. Operations are anchored by its own FMC-issued NVOCC license, enabling direct ocean-carrier contracting rather than reliance on a forwarder.

Product overview

CFR Classic operates as an international vehicle shipping company offering a comprehensive suite of transport services. The core offering centers on international car shipping (including classic and motorcycle shipping), supplemented by boat/yacht transport, air freight for expedited vehicle delivery, cargo shipping, and international household moving services. The company processes approximately 2,000+ vehicles monthly through a network of U.S. ports. Additional services include SafePay payment processing, a customer portal for shipment tracking, and the Platinum Package for premium door-to-door moving services. The company leverages its own domestic trucking department to provide pickup-to-delivery service and maintains offices/agents throughout the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Car Shipping Door-to-door cross-border transport of standard passenger vehicles between the United States and overseas destinations, handled via ocean container or roll-on/roll-off vessel with inland drayage, customs clearance, and title documentation included. Intended for private owners, dealers, and households relocating internationally.
• Classic Car Shipping Specialty international transport for classic, exotic, vintage, and high-value collector vehicles, using enclosed or containerized transport, lift-gate handling, and bespoke VIN/title and customs paperwork. Targeted at collectors, enthusiasts, and dealers moving high-value vehicles where condition protection and documentation accuracy are paramount.
• Motorcycle Shipping International motorcycle transport via ocean container with motorcycle-specific crating/securement, customs handling, and inland delivery. For individual riders, collectors, and dealers shipping motorcycles across borders.
• Boat Shipping International ocean transport of boats and yachts, with inland haul-away, cradle/securement, and customs paperwork. For private boat owners, yacht owners, and dealers.
• Air Freight Time-sensitive air freight service for vehicles, parts, and high-value cargo where ocean transit time is unacceptable. For collectors, dealers, and shippers with urgent timelines.
• Cargo Shipping & FAK Projects Consolidated container and Freight All Kinds (FAK) project shipping for non-vehicle cargo and multi-vehicle loads co-loaded into a single container. For dealers, auctions, and shippers consolidating multiple items into one booking.
• International Household Moves International relocation of household goods and personal effects, leveraging the same ocean and air freight infrastructure used for vehicle shipping. For households relocating internationally.
• Domestic Vehicle Shipping U.S. domestic transport of vehicles via open or enclosed carrier, typically used as the inland leg connecting an owner's home or dealer lot to a U.S. export port. For private owners, dealers, and auctions.
• Imports End-to-end import service handling overseas-purchased vehicles from European/foreign origin through ocean transport, U.S. customs clearance, EPA/DOT compliance, and inland delivery. For private buyers and dealers importing vehicles into the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ cars shipped internationally every month
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pac Global Insurance Brokerage, Inc.coreOthersInsurance partner providing marine and transit insurance coverage for vehicles and goods shipped internationally. Insurance policies are subject to premium payment to Pac Global, and claims must be submitted through this broker.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Matson Navigation: Matson is an established ocean carrier with a dedicated RoRo vehicle shipping service serving US Pacific origins to Asia-Pacific. It is a broad incumbent/asset-owning peer rather than a direct consumer-focused forwarder but competes in the underlying vehicle transport flow.
• Helm (CarsArrive Network): Helm operates the CarsArrive Network for finished vehicle logistics, serving OEMs, dealers, and fleet customers at scale. It is a broad incumbent in the same category (vehicle logistics) but with a commercial/wholesale focus rather than consumer/collector niche.

Direct peers

• Schumacher Cargo Logistics: Schumacher Cargo offers international car shipping with consolidated services including customs clearance, domestic pickup, and ocean transport — directly comparable to CFR Classic's vertically integrated model.
• CFR Rinkens: CFR Classic was spun off from CFR Rinkens in 2022 by former employees. CFR Rinkens still operates in adjacent vehicle logistics, making it the most directly comparable peer in international car shipping with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• AutoShippers (autoshippers.co): AutoShippers provides international car shipping to dealers and individuals, focusing on the same US-origin export corridors to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Comparable in business model and target customer base.
• A-1 Auto Transport: A-1 Auto Transport is a well-established US-based vehicle transport company offering both domestic and international car shipping services with comparable target customers (individual car owners, collectors, and dealers) and similar door-to-door service model.
• Ship Overseas: Ship Overseas specializes in international vehicle shipping with ocean freight services targeting the same customer segments — individual owners, military, expats, and collectors shipping cars, motorcycles, and boats abroad.
• Montway Auto Transport: Montway is a large US auto transport broker that has expanded into international shipping. While primarily domestic, its expansion into ocean and cross-border vehicle logistics makes it a relevant peer in adjacent market segments.
• Cosdel International: Cosdel is a long-established international vehicle and marine logistics company with private vehicle and dealer shipping services. It is comparable as a direct peer offering ocean transport and customs clearance for individual collectors and commercial shippers.
• Global Auto Logistics: Global Auto Logistics provides international vehicle shipping services covering cars, motorcycles, boats, and heavy equipment with NVOCC-style operations serving individual and dealer customers — closely mirroring CFR Classic's service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cfrclassic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfr-classic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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