This thread is for riders going west from Vladivostok around early June 2013. Hopefully we can exchange information about bike shipping,ferry schedules,costs,routes,and equipment.
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I will be riding an '06 KLR650.I will ride Cincinnati to Vancouver,Then fly my bike to S Korea.Below is one quote I got.But they used 76" long instead of 86". Never asked for a new cost.

Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 4:28 PM

Subject: RE: ALL CARGO EXPRESS ONLINE REQUEST for Doug Lear



Hi Doug,

We are pleased to offer our competitive rate as below and advise me if you have any concern or question.

Shipment 1: From Vancouver to Incheon airport, South Korea only – CAD1,625.00 all in
Based on chargeable weight 320.00kg, 76”X44”X34”

Draining of gas tank – CAD75.00
Crating a motorcycle – CAD350.00
Air Freight – CAD1,200.00

Transit time: 3 to 4 days
I was told I could crate the bike myself & drain the tank.
There will also be terminal handling fee, customs clearance and exam fees


Shipping from Sokcho,S. Korea to Zarubino,Russia. Stena Daea Line started service March 19.The ferry is named New Blue Ocean.This is the ferry I want to use.Seouljoe of HU says half a day to go through customs in Zarubino vs 3-4 days in Vlad.Zarubino is about 2 hours south of Vlad. and 25 miles north of N.Korea.The below info is what I got from Wendy Choi:

Dear Doug Apr.18.2013 Good day
Yes You can catch Stena Ferry at Sokcho Port with your bike.
The fee for bike(over500cc), it is USD500 + Some other charge like documents fee, cfs, tec(i guess it is approx usd100)
and passenger fee(abt usd200)
You can pay to Stena Ferry directly.
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I haven't found a site in English I can get a schedule.
The only link I found on the new ferry is below:
Shanghai Harvest International Logistics Co., Ltd