Cargo tracking your smart

[lpingb]

hmm...roughly two weeks. I would suspect that they are loading them shortly. Awesome if we can track them

[SmartShanna]

too cool, spdickey (aka super sleuth)

[kmeinhold]

it sure sounds exactly like the shipping setup for Mercedes-Benz cars - which makes sense.

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by kmeinhold

it sure sounds exactly like the shipping setup for Mercedes-Benz cars - which makes sense.

It is. All Daimler automotive products are moved by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics/Wallenius Lines.

[jonnysan]

Originally Posted by spdickey

They might, unless Penske uses the hub system WWL has set up and just ships via a couple of ports and rails them overland. Right now all Canadian deliveries are East Coast. And Port Hueneme is one of WWL's largest facilities. Lots of cheap land there to park cars. They also do touch-up and other services there as well before putting them on the road or rail.

Why fewer ports and longer overland hauls?



You can find out why they ship autos to just a few locations here...
http://www.americanshipper.com/paid/...wilhelmsen.asp

Dickey...
You are one number before me but depending on how things get transported and how the dealer handles things, I may get my car before you due to shipping locations, etc. I will let you know (or you let me know) when the next step has occurred, OK?
Damn this is getting exciting!!!!
The suspense is killling me!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just took my S-2000 to store it today for the upcoming Winter season So now I must use the Taurus until the Smart arrives and winds up in my garage ready to go.

I really can't wait as THIS waiting has gone on for me for about a year now.

[jonnysan]

Originally Posted by fishrdnc

It is. All Daimler automotive products are moved by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics/Wallenius Lines.

Fish...
Must be they take exceptional care of shipping MB autos and that reputation counts for something...fewer touched up cars and damage done enroute.
That counts for something then...getting a car that doesn't have to be touched up by the dealership body shop.
Obviously the way most people would like to get their cars.

John

[Old smart]

I don't have the time to break it out here-and-now (I'm on for making supper tonight!), but WWL has recently opened a very sophistocated and comprehensive facility at Dundalk (Baltimore), MD to deal with any shipment issues before the cars are released to the consignee. Daimler has been involved with WLL for a long time now.

[lhoboy]

Originally Posted by spdickey

Cargo Id : WMEEJ31X68K027284

Tracking a MINI?

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by fishrdnc

I don't have the time to break it out here-and-now (I'm on for making supper tonight!), but WWL has recently opened a very sophistocated and comprehensive facility at Dundalk (Baltimore), MD to deal with any shipment issues before the cars are released to the consignee. Daimler has been involved with WLL for a long time now.

OK, I'm away from the stove for a bit, so here 'tis: http://www.2wglobal.com/www/newsFeat...sitory=wwwnews

[spdickey]

Originally Posted by lhoboy

Tracking a MINI?

Nope, smart North American spec car. I lifted the VIN from the car at the LA Auto Show yesterday.