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Buenos Aires or Santiago?
Hi,
I'm currently in Australia and in the process of arranging shipping to S-America. Options are either Santiago or Buenos Aires.
I spoke to a cargo agent in Melbourne. Apparently, Santiago takes longer to ship than Buenos Aires.
But I heard Buenos Aires can be a headache to get the bike out of the harbour.
I've got a valid Carnet de Passage if this helps.
What are your experiences with shipping to Buenos Aires & getting the bike out? (Time involved/costs/...)
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Hi,
I'm currently in Australia and in the process of arranging shipping to S-America. Options are either Santiago or Buenos Aires.
I spoke to a cargo agent in Melbourne. Apparently, Santiago takes longer to ship than Buenos Aires.
But I heard Buenos Aires can be a headache to get the bike out of the harbour.
I've got a valid Carnet de Passage if this helps.
What are your experiences with shipping to Buenos Aires & getting the bike out? (Time involved/costs/...)
Bjorn
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My advice is ship into Buenos Aires and contact Javier & Sandra at Dakar Motos !!
He is the hubb for motorcycle travellers in Buenos Aires where you will meet loads of bikers from around the world on similar trips..
Sandy does customs clearance... She got my bike out of the box, all paperwork done, customs cleared and on the road in under 4 hours ! yes, FOUR HOURS ! It can take a week if you do it yourself..
She charges about $150 USD and its worth every cent !!
PM me if you want the details... Ted
P.S. Carnet is not required or even recognised in South America.
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Hi Tedmagnum,
Thanks for your response. I've heard of Sandra & been in touch with them regarding servicing the bike.
Somewhere on the HUBB I've come across a thread, where it was recommended NOT to go through Buenos Aires... hence my question. But it might have been a few years back. (I couldn't find the thread anymore, but remember it was a car/4wd at the time).
I'll get in touch again with Dakar Motos to see what they say.
PS: I know the Carnet isn't necessary, but it is actually recognised in Argentina (back of the carnet). And my shipping agent here in Australia asked for it as well...
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Hi Tedmagnum,
Thanks for your response. I've heard of Sandra & been in touch with them regarding servicing the bike.
Somewhere on the HUBB I've come across a thread, where it was recommended NOT to go through Buenos Aires... hence my question. But it might have been a few years back. (I couldn't find the thread anymore, but remember it was a car/4wd at the time).
I'll get in touch again with Dakar Motos to see what they say.
PS: I know the Carnet isn't necessary, but it is actually recognised in Argentina (back of the carnet). And my shipping agent here in Australia asked for it as well...
Bjorn
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Wierd with the carnet................
As for Buenos Aires, I shipped into there in November 2007 and apart from expensive port fees, it was pretty well organised .. Especially with Sandra !
I think flying in is MUCH simpler and prob works out the same ionce you consider port fees etc.
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How much were zour port fees?
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From memory only !!!
I think I paid about £200-£250 for everything at Bsas.
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