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Rich_W · Jun 17th, 2002, 09:35 AM

I've been officially "Released" for transport...

Just in time for those feared Lot Jockeys to take it for a full throttle rip onto a train car on its way to the German port of exit... Yikes... God's speed little Mini, God's speed...

clarus · Jun 17th, 2002, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich_W
Just in time for those feared Lot Jockeys to take it for a full throttle rip onto a train car on its way to the German port of exit... Yikes... God's speed little Mini, God's speed...

German port of exit? Last time I checked, Mini's were built in England.

Rich_W · Jun 17th, 2002, 09:52 AM

But... (according to MiniUSA) export distribution is handled through BMW's logistics. So, as It was explained to me, Minis are shipped via rail to BMW's port of exit.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... because it does seem strange.

Sejanus · Jun 18th, 2002, 02:32 AM

I believe MINIs are being shipped out of Southampton.

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 09:52 AM

Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit.

As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train.

If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here:

W&W Shipping Lines

Gary Tate · Jun 18th, 2002, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich_W
Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit.

As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train.

If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here:

W&W Shipping Lines

Hi Rich
what was your production date? Give us all an idea how long that took from status 111 to 182

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 10:01 AM

I got my hands on a Mini destined for dealer stock... Lucky me... and paying MSRP too boot. Its also a stripped Cooper S... only option being silver paint.

I came abord on June 10th at Status 150... produced, but still at the factory... now on the 18th, things are progressing nicely.

(BTW, Mini of Westchester, NY also has another stripped Cooper S red/white, Prod No. 3501771, VIN:WMWRE33512TD53731, on its way actually a week ahead, I think, of my pure silver that is still available... It has the 17" wheel option... ask for 'Mercedes' if you call there... she is a doll. Its already on the boat...Should be in country by the first of July.)

Sejanus · Jun 18th, 2002, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich_W
Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit.

Well now that raises an interesting question. We have that whole thread devoted to MINIs being abused by a couple of delivery drivers at the docks in Southampton which would now seem to be questionable again. Does it depend on where your car is being shipped to perhaps?

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 11:22 AM

I'm sick of hearing this abuse stuff... regardless, it happens at every auto plant, everywhere int he world...

One or two revvs are not going to hurt anything.

BullDog1 · Jun 18th, 2002, 11:24 AM

Just to get back on topic...

BUT IM A 160 TOO!!!

Ok sorry about that.

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 11:26 AM

160... makin progress...

I went to 182 in one day

Sejanus · Jun 18th, 2002, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich_W
I'm sick of hearing this abuse stuff... regardless, it happens at every auto plant, everywhere int he world...

One or two revvs are not going to hurt anything.

I'm not really worried about it much either, my point was that the cars were being shipped out of Southampton not Bremerhaven. There is another post on that thread that talks about seeing lots of MINIs at Southampton as well.

Axel · Jun 18th, 2002, 12:35 PM

Status 190 wohooooo!!!

Mid July here I come

MGB Boy · Jun 18th, 2002, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sejanus

I'm not really worried about it much either, my point was that the cars were being shipped out of Southampton not Bremerhaven. There is another post on that thread that talks about seeing lots of MINIs at Southampton as well.

And there's the minor issue that cars people have been tracking have status listings on the Wallenius page that say things like:

Cargo Id: TE11447
Booking Number: GBSOU85130
Vessel: JINGU MARU
Voyage: EA224-JGM
Priority:

Bill Number: GB71360
Port of Origin: SOUTHAMPTON
Port of Destination: NEW YORK, NY
Customer Ref. Number:

LOADED ON VESSEL - SOUTHAMPTON - 17/06/2002 13:19
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL - SOUTHAMPTON - 12/06/2002 13:31
BOOKED - SOUTHAMPTON - 14/05/2002 12:18

From looking at the various "voyage detail" pages on the Wallenius website, it looks like the ships themselves may originate out of Bremerhaven earlier each voyage, but the cars aren't loaded there.

-Ricardo

sdmidget · Jun 18th, 2002, 01:04 PM

Methinks that the freighters' home port is Bremerhaven -Southampton is the first stop on the way to the US (and elsewhere) - MINIs are on-loaded there.

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 01:16 PM

I'm just going by the info MiniUSA is giving me...

MINIAC · Jun 18th, 2002, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich_W
Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit.

As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train.

If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here:

W&W Shipping Lines

You can't believe everything MINI USA tells you. My 'S' finished being built on 05/28 and was loaded on the vessel Tricolor in Southampton on 05/30. The Tricolor was previously in Bremerhaven on 05/27. It doesn't make sense to rail them to Bremerhaven when Southampton is closer to the factory.

brianartherton · Jun 18th, 2002, 02:14 PM

My mini s is also on the jinju maru deported south hampton on the 17th. My mini s will in the us /NY dock on the 26th. I may have my mini in the first week of july. Maybe the 4th. If everything goes quickly. But I don't see that happening due to past experiences posted on this site.

She is on her way>>>>>>>>>>>

I sounds like our minis are parked next to each other

td52754

Rich_W · Jun 18th, 2002, 02:16 PM

How did you find out the name of the ship?

brianartherton · Jun 18th, 2002, 02:20 PM

go to the Wallenius Wihelmsen Lines page www.wlna.com
The page is not always working. Once you are on the main page go to global site. top right of page.
then go to cargo tracking then auto than put in you last 7 number of your vin like mine is td52754

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:35 AM	#1
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Status 182 Baby! I've been officially "Released" for transport... Just in time for those feared Lot Jockeys to take it for a full throttle rip onto a train car on its way to the German port of exit... Yikes... God's speed little Mini, God's speed... Last edited by Rich_W : Jun 18th, 2002 at 09:52 AM.

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
clarus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 226 Offline	Re: Status 160 Baby! Quote: Originally posted by Rich_W Just in time for those feared Lot Jockeys to take it for a full throttle rip onto a train car on its way to the German port of exit... Yikes... God's speed little Mini, God's speed... German port of exit? Last time I checked, Mini's were built in England. Dark silver Cooper S with black roof, silver R85's, DSC, climate control, alarm, MFSW/cruise control, sunroof, gravity leather (panther black), xenon, park distance control, interior light package.

Jun 17th, 2002, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	True... they are built in England... But... (according to MiniUSA) export distribution is handled through BMW's logistics. So, as It was explained to me, Minis are shipped via rail to BMW's port of exit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... because it does seem strange.

Jun 18th, 2002, 09:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Port of Exit is Bremerhaven Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit. As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train. If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here: W&W Shipping Lines

Jun 18th, 2002, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gary Tate MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Millington TN Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 285 Offline	Re: Port of Exit is Bremerhaven Quote: Originally posted by Rich_W Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit. As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train. If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here: W&W Shipping Lines Hi Rich what was your production date? Give us all an idea how long that took from status 111 to 182 Gary from Memphis – Chili Red S White top SP/PP delivered 7/30/2002

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Jun 18th, 2002, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 4,222 Offline	I believe MINIs are being shipped out of Southampton.

Jun 18th, 2002, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Production Date was 6/7/02 I got my hands on a Mini destined for dealer stock... Lucky me... and paying MSRP too boot. Its also a stripped Cooper S... only option being silver paint. I came abord on June 10th at Status 150... produced, but still at the factory... now on the 18th, things are progressing nicely. (BTW, Mini of Westchester, NY also has another stripped Cooper S red/white, Prod No. 3501771, VIN:WMWRE33512TD53731, on its way actually a week ahead, I think, of my pure silver that is still available... It has the 17" wheel option... ask for 'Mercedes' if you call there... she is a doll. Its already on the boat...Should be in country by the first of July.) Last edited by Rich_W : Jun 18th, 2002 at 10:11 AM.

Jun 18th, 2002, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 4,222 Offline	Re: Port of Exit is Bremerhaven Quote: Originally posted by Rich_W Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit. Well now that raises an interesting question. We have that whole thread devoted to MINIs being abused by a couple of delivery drivers at the docks in Southampton which would now seem to be questionable again. Does it depend on where your car is being shipped to perhaps?

Jun 18th, 2002, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Honestly... I'm sick of hearing this abuse stuff... regardless, it happens at every auto plant, everywhere int he world... One or two revvs are not going to hurt anything.

Jun 18th, 2002, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
BullDog1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Just to get back on topic... BUT IM A 160 TOO!!! Ok sorry about that. Hang Loose `m/ 7/20 The Bulldog Came Home!!! Red Body, White Top... The MINI Cooper S

Jun 18th, 2002, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	WooHoo! 160... makin progress... I went to 182 in one day

Jun 18th, 2002, 11:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 4,222 Offline	Re: Honestly... Quote: Originally posted by Rich_W I'm sick of hearing this abuse stuff... regardless, it happens at every auto plant, everywhere int he world... One or two revvs are not going to hurt anything. I'm not really worried about it much either, my point was that the cars were being shipped out of Southampton not Bremerhaven. There is another post on that thread that talks about seeing lots of MINIs at Southampton as well.

Jun 18th, 2002, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Axel MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Jacksonville , FL Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 94 Offline	Status 190 wohooooo!!! Mid July here I come Formerly Mini Chopo "S"

Jun 18th, 2002, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 11:03 PM Posts: 4,216 Offline	Re: Re: Honestly... Quote: Originally posted by Sejanus I'm not really worried about it much either, my point was that the cars were being shipped out of Southampton not Bremerhaven. There is another post on that thread that talks about seeing lots of MINIs at Southampton as well. And there's the minor issue that cars people have been tracking have status listings on the Wallenius page that say things like: Cargo Id: TE11447 Booking Number: GBSOU85130 Vessel: JINGU MARU Voyage: EA224-JGM Priority: Bill Number: GB71360 Port of Origin: SOUTHAMPTON Port of Destination: NEW YORK, NY Customer Ref. Number: LOADED ON VESSEL - SOUTHAMPTON - 17/06/2002 13:19 RECEIVED AT TERMINAL - SOUTHAMPTON - 12/06/2002 13:31 BOOKED - SOUTHAMPTON - 14/05/2002 12:18 From looking at the various "voyage detail" pages on the Wallenius website, it looks like the ships themselves may originate out of Bremerhaven earlier each voyage, but the cars aren't loaded there. -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Jun 18th, 2002, 01:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 931 Offline	Methinks that the freighters' home port is Bremerhaven -Southampton is the first stop on the way to the US (and elsewhere) - MINIs are on-loaded there. 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Jun 18th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I'm just going by the info MiniUSA is giving me... I'm just going by the info MiniUSA is giving me...

Jun 18th, 2002, 01:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 8,319 Offline	Re: Port of Exit is Bremerhaven Quote: Originally posted by Rich_W Per Mini USA (1-866-ASK-MINI)... Bremerhaven, Germany is the port of exit. Export Coopers are transported via high speed train (apparently only a 1/2 day trip) through the Eurotunnel to the regular BMW port of exit. As of Today... I am now Status 182... Realeased to the Train Carrier... Next comes Status 190, which is abord the train. If you are interested in Tracking your Mini once you receive a Ship name, you can track the ship here: W&W Shipping Lines You can't believe everything MINI USA tells you. My 'S' finished being built on 05/28 and was loaded on the vessel Tricolor in Southampton on 05/30. The Tricolor was previously in Bremerhaven on 05/27. It doesn't make sense to rail them to Bremerhaven when Southampton is closer to the factory.

Jun 18th, 2002, 02:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
brianartherton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: western Ma. USA Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 43 Offline	My mini s is also on the jinju maru deported south hampton on the 17th. My mini s will in the us /NY dock on the 26th. I may have my mini in the first week of july. Maybe the 4th. If everything goes quickly. But I don't see that happening due to past experiences posted on this site. She is on her way>>>>>>>>>>> I sounds like our minis are parked next to each other td52754 Brian Artherton Mini Cooper S Picked up on July 20, 2002 Electric Blue,white roof,silver rims,white racing stripes.Package 1,2,3 Bumped 4 times off the ship. I now have over 13,000 miles. getting ready to ralley!!

Jun 18th, 2002, 02:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rich_W MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:03 AM Posts: 97 Offline	How did you find out the name of the ship? How did you find out the name of the ship?

Jun 18th, 2002, 02:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
brianartherton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: western Ma. USA Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 43 Offline	go to the Wallenius Wihelmsen Lines page www.wlna.com The page is not always working. Once you are on the main page go to global site. top right of page. then go to cargo tracking then auto than put in you last 7 number of your vin like mine is td52754 Brian Artherton Mini Cooper S Picked up on July 20, 2002 Electric Blue,white roof,silver rims,white racing stripes.Package 1,2,3 Bumped 4 times off the ship. I now have over 13,000 miles. getting ready to ralley!!

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