I'm planning to do a one-way trip London to Ghana. Has anyone had any experience air-freighting a motorbike from Ghana (preferably Accra) to the UK (preferably London)?

Hi Joe

We don't have actual reports from travellers going this route, so you'll be the pioneer!

My first look would be at DAS Air Cargo (part of ANA, which is UK based). They have a website and scheduled flights from Accra. E-mail: sales@ana-aviation.com or call them in the UK +44 (0)1293 547737. Their website is at www.dasair.com.

My next contact would be British Airways Cargo, probably more expensive than DAS Air, though. http://www.baworldcargo.com/stations/index.jsp

As the topic of flying from Ghana came up last year, there is also contact info for several carriers in Ghana at the following link.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb...ML/000162.html

I'd be more concerned with the arrangements if you were flying the bike INTO Africa (or if you were going by sea), than with flying OUT of Africa to UK. When you get to the end of your trip, just go out to the airport, find out which airlines fly direct from Ghana to UK (very important!). Ask the airline cargo office to recommend an agent if they can't deal with you directly, and sort it there.

Good luck with your trip, let us know how you go, and don't forget to fill out the Shipping form when you return so that other travellers can benefit from your experience.

Cheers

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Just an update, since I've been checking out shipping companies today. Panalpina also does airfreight, and services the oil and gas industries in West Africa. I quote from their website: "Panalpina has fully operational offices in Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, Congo, Angola and Cameroon. These offices offer a comprehensive range of integrated logistics and support services."

From their website, you can get the e-mail address of their Managing Director in Ghana:
http://www.panalpina.com

So, worth a look as well!

Susan

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Susan Johnson

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www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

Thanks Susan - grateful for your help! I'll send in a report once I'm back.