The concept of a typical you drive on, you drive off, ferry from Florida to Brazil didn't make sense to me. Its something like 4300 miles from Miami to Belem, in a straight line. I can't imagine there is a ferry in the world that goes that distance. RoRo, sure, ferry, not so much.

What I don't understand is why anyone would want their bike to be ridden on and off, then around a port to a warehouse, perhaps on and off if its a transhipment requiring two boats, by person's of unknown riding skills. Will they carefully secure the motorcycle so it doesn't fall over in rough weather? Or take something shiny home as a keepsake...No, no, no, not for me. RoRo might work for cars, trucks, buses, but not my motorcycle.

When I go back to South America, if I don't go back via the Stalhratte, then the bike will be securely crated and shipped in a sea container. Air lifting is for people with more money than time and patience.

PS: I work for NYK Group as a contractor, far from sales and operations. I am an information technology guy, but have picked up a few concepts. I wish I knew more about pricing, I don't. Chances are even I would have to work with a freight forwarder, not directly with NYK, to get a crated motorcycle from here to there. If you are a large group and can fill a 20 foot container, then *maybe* you can work directly with the shipping line. You'll still want to work with a customs broker to manage the paperwork...

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Peter B
2008/09 - NJ to Costa Rica and back to NJ
2012/13 - NJ to Northern Argentina, Jamaica, Cuba and back to NJ
2023 - Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia...back to Peru.

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