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Originally Posted by Geoffh
Thanks for the info. Hound_Dog, why do you suggest shipping from Mumbai (as it seems odd due to geography) as opposed to Madras? Would any other East coast ports work (Calcutta for example - or even Columbo in Sri Lanka)? With China and Burma potentially out we are running out of options as our route deposits us into India from Pakistan.....
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Geoff, if you talk to any shipping agent they will tell you to avoid Madras/Chennai and Calcutta (a riverine port) like the plague. Highly inefficient, corrupt and bureaucracy that would turn Gandhi into a raging psychopath.
Sri Lanka is possible but then the additional costs of getting there will negate any saving and probably increase your transit time. Remember, frequency of shipping is what you want. Regular reliable services instead of having to potentially wait months as your bike is swapped between half a dozen vessels.
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