|
10 Jun 2013
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2
|
|
Air freight New York to Lisbon
Hey guys, long time reader but just now created an account to ask some questions.
I'm planning a trip that will include shipping from the east coast of the US or Canada to Lisbon. I've found a bit about shipping out of Toronto and Montreal but now a lot about air freight out of New York.
I'd love to get some good contacts for a shipping company or hear from someone who has done the same with their bike. I'd love to ride up to the airport, roll on and roll off in Portugal.
Any help is much appreciated!
|
11 Jun 2013
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: SoOrange NJ USA
Posts: 296
|
|
SHIPMYBIKE.COM
Have not used them for NYC-Lisbon specifically, but other EU destinations, and they are most knowledgeable/ competent for airfreighting almost anywhere.
|
11 Jun 2013
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2
|
|
Thanks!
They replied quickly with great info. Apparently Lisbon is the most expensive airport to fly into. $2245 for sea freight.... but the import costs are unknown and definitely scare me. don't want to wind up spending $4000 or something when all said and done.
I saw somewhere that a person shipped from Montreal to Madrid for like $1800 air freight. May look into that.
I doubt shipping to Casablanca or Algiers could be any cheaper... these decisions are killing me.
|
11 Jun 2013
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 1,731
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ndepratt
They replied quickly with great info. Apparently Lisbon is the most expensive airport to fly into. $2245 for sea freight.... but the import costs are unknown and definitely scare me. don't want to wind up spending $4000 or something when all said and done.
|
I haven´t shipped across the Atlantic, but there are a lot of freight ships, airplanes, and even ro-ro ships going back and forth. So $2245 for seafreight sounds quite high, and by sea it is likely, that you have to pay a few hundred for the port fees at the receiving end (unless that quote includes them as well).
East coast US <-> Europe, the distance is, well, not short, but short enough, that I´d probably try to find airfreight (and possibly uncrated) at a suitable price. Much faster, possible delays are much shorter, and generally it seems easier to handle the customs at a foreign airport, than at a seaport.
edit. here´s a recent thread on the subject on another site:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=891665
Last edited by pecha72; 11 Jun 2013 at 10:17.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|