[Lappy]

This makes me happy but cautious as NY is not on that schedule

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Lappy

This makes me happy but cautious as NY is not on that schedule

No clue. It is apparent that in Charleston it will be picking up a load of Spartanburg built X vehicles to take to the EU, Bremerhaven. Bremerhaven is also the port BMW exports German built vehicles out of.

[Lawsoc]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

One day in “actual final assembly” when not going by the consumer online tracking is more common than not. 30+ days at status 160 - Vehicle handover to Sales is slightly frustrating.

8 weeks and counting at status 160 😡😭😭
What’s the longest at 160 ?

[Stevx]

[QUOTE=Lawsoc;30325477]8 weeks and counting at status 160 😡😭😭
What’s the longest at 160 ?

Has your CA been able to provide you any information at all about what the delay is?

[fcman]

Hoping mine gets on the Patriot. My CA told me it's been at "Vehicle handover to Sales" for about 3 weeks now.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Lawsoc

8 weeks and counting at status 160 ������
What’s the longest at 160 ?

Per my spreadsheet, 43 days, but that was for a European delivery. Lately it's run 3-38 days. Ship timing is everything. If you miss a ship by a day it could be weeks until the next one.
https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=374

[fcman]

Deposit: Ordered 10/14/22 (No deposit required)
Allocation: 6/15/23
Production begins: 6/27/23
Body assembly:
Paint booth:
Entering assembly line:
Assembly in progress:
Quality check: 6/30/23
Final assembly: 7/03/23
Ready for transport: 7/09/23
Awaiting carrier assignment:
At the port:
In transit:

[stashstein]

Oh damn this could be good news. I didn't know there was another port for the east coast and was resigned to waiting for the next ship at Veracruz on Aug 3.

Baltimore on Aug 3 sounds much better.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by stashstein

Oh damn this could be good news. I didn't know there was another port for the east coast and was resigned to waiting for the next ship at Veracruz on Aug 3.

Baltimore on Aug 3 sounds much better.

What could be? Veracruz the only port used for East Coast/Texas shipments.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

What could be? Veracruz the only port used for East Coast/Texas shipments.

Let's be precise. Veracruz is the only DEPARTURE port for east coast (atlantic and gulf, really) marine shipments. There are two DESTINATION ports for east coast in the US (Georgia and NY/NJ).

Aside: it annoys me how many different names there are for the NJ port complex, it makes google searches a total PITA.

[stashstein]

Well I figure T_U_D knows what he's talking about with Altamira but I do know there is a VPC/VDC in Baltimore for the mid Atlantic.

[Lappy]

Originally Posted by Squidget

Let's be precise. Veracruz is the only DEPARTURE port for east coast (atlantic and gulf, really) marine shipments. There are two DESTINATION ports for east coast in the US (Georgia and NY/NJ).

Aside: it annoys me how many different names there are for the NJ port complex, it makes google searches a total PITA.

This is conflicting with the information I received from the Genius hotline. The rep on the other side indicated to me that both Altamira and Velacruz are fair game for departing shipments out of Mexico.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Lappy

This is conflicting with the information I received from the Genius hotline. The rep on the other side indicated to me that both Altamira and Velacruz are fair game for departing shipments out of Mexico.

Originally Posted by stashstein

Well I figure T_U_D knows what he's talking about with Altamira but I do know there is a VPC/VDC in Baltimore for the mid Atlantic.

Don’t take much the “Genius” say seriously.

Altamira is not a departure port for cars.

They are listed on W&W and Shipping schedules for BMW as it’s used for sending and receiving parts.

Correct, Baltimore is a huge VPC for BMW. They just opened a brand new facility there.

EDIT: I think I see where the confusion is. W&W is also used by other car manufacturers, who DO use Altamira. If you care to drive into all those details I’m happy to go over it, but it is NOT used by BMW for cars.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Don’t take much the “Genius” say seriously.

Altamira is not a departure port for cars.

They are listed on W&W and Shipping schedules for BMW as it’s used for sending and receiving parts.

Correct, Baltimore is a huge VPC for BMW. They just opened a brand new facility there.

EDIT: I think I see where the confusion is. W&W is also used by other car manufacturers, who DO use Altamira. If you care to drive into all those details I’m happy to go over it, but it is NOT used by BMW for cars.

BMW as well as other German manufactures have used Wallenius & Wallenius for decades. My last German built demo departed Bremerhaven and arrived in Brunswick via W&W. They are also frequently seen at Port Charleston loading X vehicles for worldwide distribution. Shipping companies often sublet from other carriers. The Patriot is owned by ARC an American company -> https://www.arcshipping.com/

The RORO (roll on /roll off) is a car carrier, the Patriot has recently departed and en route directly to Brunswick, Georgia

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

This is supported by the Google Earth view which shows the port has container facilities only, not RoRo car facilites.

That is totally inaccurate. See screenshots. Vehicles waiting to be shipped at Port Altamira.

A RORO is not used for containers. A container ship holds that responsibility.

What is a RORO: https://www.maritimemanual.com/what-is-a-ro-ro-ship/

“Some ro-ro ships are used exclusively for the transportation of cars and trucks across the oceans.” “These are known as Pure Car Carriers (PCC) or Pure Truck and Car Carriers (PTCC) based on what they are transporting.”

Edit: More vehicles spotted at Port Altamira.

[Zatellia]

Zandvoort Blue
Black Vernasca Leather w/ M Color Highlight
Manual
Bicolor Rims
Red Calipers
Lighting Package
Shadowline Package
Carbon Fiber trim
Heated Steering Wheel
Live Cockpit Pro (incl. Navi)

Performance Center Delivery (Priority 1)

Deposit: 5/15/23
Allocation: 6/01/23 (Week 29 build)
Scheduled for Prod: 6/07/23
Production Begins: 6/30/23
Exterior Body Assembly: 7/13/23
In the paint booth: 7/13/23
Entering assembly line: 7/13/23
Assembly in progress: 7/13/23
Quality Check: 7/13/23
Final Assembly: 7/14/23
Ready for Transport: 7/17/23
Awaiting Carrier Assignment:
Dispatched from Factory:
At the Port:
In Transit:

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Zatellia

Zandvoort Blue
Black Vernasca Leather w/ M Color Highlight
Manual
Bicolor Rims
Red Calipers
Lighting Package
Shadowline Package
Carbon Fiber trim
Heated Steering Wheel
Live Cockpit Pro (incl. Navi)

Performance Center Delivery (Priority 1)

Deposit: 5/15/23
Allocation: 6/01/23 (Week 29 build)
Scheduled for Prod: 6/07/23
Production Begins: 6/30/23
Exterior Body Assembly: 7/13/23
In the paint booth: 7/13/23
Entering assembly line: 7/13/23
Assembly in progress: 7/13/23
Quality Check: 7/13/23
Final Assembly: 7/14/23
Ready for Transport:
Awaiting Carrier Assignment:
Dispatched from Factory:
At the Port:
In Transit:

Welcome and congrats, nice to see how quickly they’re getting these are happening now.

Mind sharing your location and Center? That’s an impressive turnaround, could help others looking for an Allocation.

Edit: I see Michigan, could definitely help folks in the Chicagoland area as these lists are DEEP.

UP or LP?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by Zatellia

Allocation: 6/01/23 (Week 29 build)
Scheduled for Prod: 6/07/23
Production Begins: 6/30/23
Exterior Body Assembly: 7/13/23
In the paint booth: 7/13/23
Entering assembly line: 7/13/23
Assembly in progress: 7/13/23
Quality Check: 7/13/23
Final Assembly: 7/14/23

Added to spreadsheet: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=374

[txmav]

Can you tell when ships are coming into Mexico? My car has been at the dock for around a week. I am guessing that it will need to be dropped of at Galveston.

Thanks.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by txmav

Can you tell when ships are coming into Mexico? My car has been at the dock for around a week. I am guessing that it will need to be dropped of at Galveston.

Thanks.

Next boat is 8/3

[Zatellia]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Welcome and congrats, nice to see how quickly they’re getting these are happening now.

Mind sharing your location and Center? That’s an impressive turnaround, could help others looking for an Allocation.

Edit: I see Michigan, could definitely help folks in the Chicagoland area as these lists are DEEP.

UP or LP?

Yeah not a problem, I'm out near Grand Rapids but the center I found with the best potential turn around was Farmington Hills Michigan (LP). The Grand Rapids BMW told me 9 months so might be better then Chicago area

[txmav]

Thanks. Do you know whether that ship will be stopping at Galveston?