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Shipping motorcycle from Malaysia to Perth (Australia) by airplane
During my Round The World 2013 , I have to ship the bike from Indonesia to Darwin (Australia).
I found here on HU only one address of a of a forwarding agent between Bali and Darwin: P.T. Khrisna Bali International - JL. Blambangan - 9X Kuta Bali Indonesia Ph (62) (361) 754 242 - Fax (62) (361) 756 656 but the email I sent has not received any response ( kbcline@denpasar.wasantara.net.id ). :( Does anyone have information but also other shippers between Bali and Darwin? I do not want to fly to Perth: it is too far south to my itinerary thanks ----------------------- WARNING! After I saw the difficulties of entering Indonesia with my bike, I changed my program will reach Australia (with airplane) from Malaysia to Perth. Read the posts below. |
Indo - Darwin Shipping
G'day Marcello,
You might want to go to Dili, Timor to ship your bike to Darwin, Toll Shipping TIMOR LESTE Tel +670 332 2840 Fax +670 332 2833 2nd Floor, Landmark Plaza Offices, Dili, Timor Leste. You can contact Rafael Ribeiro on 7230517 / r.ribeiro@sdv.com or Antonio Magno on 7318249 / a.magno@sdv.com http://www.air-timor.com/cargo-services New Service - East Timor & Darwin Indonesian island-hoppingRoute/IslandCost (Rupees)FerryTime for crossingSumatra to Java (Bakau to Merak)67000 inc riderdaily, every hour1hJava to Bali (Ketapang to Gilimanuk) 27000 inc riderdaily, every hour1hBali to Lombok (Padangbai to Lembar) 75000 inc riderdaily, every 2 hours5hLombok to Sumbawa (Wanasabe to Alas)80000 inc riderdaily, every 1-2 hours2hSumbawa to Flores (Sape to Lubahanbajo)219500 inc rideronce a day8hFlores to Timor (Aimere or Ende to Kupang)298000 inc rider from Aimere; 212000 from Ende once a weekAimere to Ende: 6h, then another 18h from Ende to Kupang Hope this helps, Cheers Dave |
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I had already considered the possibility of flying from East Timor to Darwin (indeed, this is the hypothesis that I prefer, because the flight is shorter and because I would like to visit Timor-Leste with my motorcycle), but I was rejected because of the difficulties of reach East Timor from Java-Bali. In fact I had already planned to go part of the way you indicated (as I posted in the topic of my RTW, especially in this part of Indonesia: map ), by ferry from Sumatra to Java and from Java to Bali. The problems are after Bali, because even if I take the ferry from Bali to Lombok, then through Sunbawa with some difficulty on the road (remember that I drive a Gold Wing, and even if I crossed the whole of Siberia from west to east with my motorcycle, not I can do wonders on unpaved bad road), ferry to Flores, Flores through many difficulties to Ende (Flores on the streets seem worse Sunbawa), then Ende risk to wait up to a week ferry to Kupang (Timor), because , based on the information I have, the ferry between Ende and Kupang is not "once a day" (as you wrote), but it's only once a week (read here ADVrider - View Single Post - Current schedule for ferries from Flores to West-Timor?). I can not risk losing a week to wait for a ferry. I do not allow my travel these days. I have 60 days (maximum 80) to go around the world. ;) |
Hi we did the trip to ET 4 Month ago, no problem on an Africa Twin. I guess it has been done on a Goldwing several times b4. The roads have been not that bad actually. But now its rain season I guess thats maybe a differnt story.
How you got your bike to Indonesia, via Malaysia???? Would be very keen on the answer because we had a lot of trouble... From Ende there was no Ferry for some weeks, broken... We wend to Larantuka, 3 boats a week at that time... 18h horrible boatride.... cheers |
Hi Marcello,
Ok then flying a Goldwing to Darwin it is ! RTW on 80 days, very cool although the airfreight of your bike to Darwin will be expensive. One thing you must do is employ some guys in Bali to detail your bike, Australian customs are very very strict especially on having all the dirt and bugs removed from your bike. Here are some airfreight links I found. Rim Cargo personal effects, excess luggage or excess baggage & unaccompanied luggage from Bali to Europe, UK, Scandinavia, USA, Canada, South America, Africa and other Asian and Australasian Destinations Sourcing Bali and Indonesian Products - Shipping Info Bali Freight Forwarder - Bali Cargo Shipping | BALI INTERCONT CARGO bali air freight service shipment Customs Darwin - Regional Head Office Customs House 21 Lindsay Street DARWIN NT 0800 Telephone: 1300 558 287 Facsimile: 08 8980 6503 Postal Address GPO Box 210 DARWIN NT 0801 Get in touch once you get to Darwin, Cheers Dave |
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I should add that in November in Indonesia has already begun the rainy season, but I can not get in Indonesia before the month of November, because otherwise would take the monsoon in India, nor do I get there much later, otherwise I would go in the winter in the southern hemisphere (Australia and South America). But Larantuka the ferry arrives in Kupang or East Timor? Arriving at Kupang, again other problems to get it from there by land in East Timor In any case, the information that I see (not only here) on the ferries between the islands of Flores to Timor are very reassuring for the times: "From Ende there was no Ferry for some weeks, broken ... We wend to Larantuka, 3 boats a week at that time ... 18h boatride .... horrible. " About "How you got your bike to Indonesia, via Malaysia?? Would be very keen on the answer Because we had a lot of trouble ..." maybe there is a misunderstanding: I have not yet left Italy and I leave on the 10th ottbre 2013 and will arrive in Indonesia in November 2013. My travel plan is described here: The transition from Malaysia to Indonesia should be simple: there is a ferry every day from Melaka to Dumai (Sumatra). I MUST FIND AN AIRPLANE (MOTORCYCLE) FROM BALI TO DARWIN. :) |
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Now I send e-mails to 5 shippers that you specify. For me it is important to make arrangements with shippers BEFORE I left Italy, I can not risk getting to Bali (or anywhere else for my trip) and did not find what I need, or even just lose two days to find it . Regarding the cost, I already know it will be expensive. But such a trip not done every year. ;) |
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Sorry mate but since March 2012 there is no ferry that takes motorbikes fom anywhere in Malaysia to Indonesia, officially. Period. The ferry you mentioned stopped several years ago... There is one more way but I doubt that you can carry your Goldwing per hand (no crane) on board the ship I know, which took us. There are sveral threads here in the HUBB where you can have a look, we did 42.000km around but the hardest was the 4h crossing to Indonesia. All boats are not allowed to take any more bikes into Indo. You need the Invitation Letter from IMI, the police letter by the local police "this one is debateable". Friends of us shipped fom KL to Jakarta... they had to pay more then 2000USD bribes to get their bike out of customs. Go to the HUBB and search for Crossing to Indonesia... and read a bit. Personally I cant imagine a way to Indo with a goldwing. Just because it will not fit in my opinion the narrow step down and through the tiny door of the only boat I know. But on the other hand there are always ways, you just have to find a new one... If you want PM your email address and I send you a PDF which gives you all directions, phone numbers etc... l guess the only, or but best way for you could be the shipping from KL to AU. If you are so worried about dirt roads take care in Australia too. Some roads here are worth than what I saw in Indonesia... cheers mate and good luck.... Sascha |
@ rtwbybike.com. My email is public: it is in all the pages of my internet site, down: gold-wing@libero.it
thanks |
I sent from Bali to Perth by air in February -08... but because of aircraft loading door size, the bike had to fly via Melbourne! It was done with Quantas, there was also Garuda Indonesia flying that route, but they claimed their limit per package is only 50kg. I got the feeling they just didn't want anything to do with the whole thing. My freight agent in Bali was CAS Cargo, they're specialised in sending furniture, art and so on, mine was the first bike they'd sent, and it showed. For example, they had the wrong Dangerous goods codes in use, and I told them that when I saw the paper. They still insisted it's correct ,but at the airport it turned out it wasn't, and we had to rush back to their office to redo the papers. In the end the shipping went ok, no problems at all when arriving to Oz (but remember, the bike MUST be 'clean as new', or you get lotsa trouble!)
Not sure if I could recommend CAS Cargo.. But I can check, if I still have some contact info, if you want to ask them. BTW, as others already pointed out, you have a bigger problem getting the bike from Malaysia to Sumatra, than it might appear on the map. Back in -08, there was the commonly used onion boat route with Cakra Shipping from Penang, but I hear they now help only, when going Indo->Malaysia. There probably will be a way to do it, when you get there. But to know about that solution right now is practically impossible, because the only constant thing around there is change. Also it is good to keep in mind, that Indonesian customs can become a real show-stopper, so it would be good to be able to use the 'more commonly' used points of entry. That would probably still be Belawan in Sumatra - but will there be transport to go there, I don't know. |
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Regarding the size of the Gold Wing, although impressive, the Gold Wing is less than 1 meter wide, less than many bikes 'normal' bags and less than many many motorcycle handlebars. With regard to the dirt, I'm not sure I'm going to try them, but if I find a dirt road I don't turn the bike and go back to Italy. If I have to deal with it, I do. Look here: Kazakhstan 2009 http://www.gold-wing.it/moto/2009-06...s/IMG_1275.JPG Siberia 2009 and 2011 http://www.gold-wing.it/moto/2009-06...s/IMG_1449.JPGMy email is gold-wing@libero.it thank for info |
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The bali cargo I just said that I will do a quote for the bike to Darwin. As I wrote before, I've got news on ferry connections between Malaysia and Sumatra. There MUST be something. thanks |
you got a mail, The thing is just that I could take of my paniers, empty the tank and we had 8 people to carry the bike into the boat. It has been done with several GS 1200 but we all could take off our paniers...
The onion boat doesn´t go anymore and Mr. Lim didnt helped us at all, still a very nice guy though! And the onion boat is still going the other direction, from Malaysia to Indo is no problem at all. Dont forget do not ship to Jakarta or Dumai, or I guess your Bike will just maybe disapear... Get in contact with the Goldwing Club in Jakarta, lots of members which can help. To do that its a good idea to get in contact with HTML in Jakarta, look in Facebook for HOnda Tiger Mailing List and ask them... nice guys and they maybe can help you... As things are really constantly changing it would be nice if you could give an update on how things wend... |
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2) I read your mail. Thanks. I think it is no possible for my bike Gold Wing 1500 go on the ferry in Port Klang: it is bad dock. It is not possible; too dangerous. 3) And from Melaka to Dumai? If I can not get safely, Indonesia is inaccessible for me and I jump it... if is possible.:( |
Paniers are boxes to fit you stuff in, usually left and right on the bike. Normally you can take them off, not at the Goldwing though.
The boat was safe, to get the bike on it is a different story. "Dont forget do not ship to Jakarta or Dumai, or I guess your Bike will just maybe disapear..." Plus there is no Boat from Melakka anymore not even a passenger one, they stopped because flying is much cheaper, ... as far as I know but this can change every minute... Indonesia was one of the best riding countries for us... unbeliveable scenery, people and the food too... dont miss it... good luck... |
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Maybe what was said about Dumai meant that it can be problematic to enter the country from there. I've also heard warnings about it, but that was several years ago.
Indonesia is wonderful, well worth a visit, but getting the bike there can be a problem. With your hectic timing, I'd probably send to Australia from Kuala Lumpur. |
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I am very determined in my travels, I can also deal with dirt so sure my bike was not born, but I also know the physical limits of it and not risk a fall overboard or an accident to exceed 10 steep steps with 10 Malaysian governing a bike half a ton, made almost entirely out of plastic and with a few strong holds. :nono: If a country is not quite "civil" to provide access to it even independent travelers with their own vehicle, the jump without regret. :mchappy: I saw that ship the bike from KL (Malaysia) to Australia is very simple, :) even if I only see flights to Perth and Darwin (where I had planned to arrive). It will mean that, from Perth, I will do more through 3000 km in Australia: better! :) |
Sorry this is off-topic, but there was a Finnish dude, Jari, who did a very long RTW-trip on a Goldwing1500 about 20 years ago. He had a bad accident, when trying to enter or leave Indonesia, because the ferry (or whatever boat he was using), capsized and sank. Happened close to Dumai actually. Many people drowned, and he almost died, too, he was in a very bad shape, but then luckily was taken into a hospital in time.
He was quite well off financially, so when he got better, he went to Singapore, and hired some professional sea rescue crew, that actually managed to locate the sunken Goldwing in the sea, and lift it up from there! There was a legendary picture on a newspaper here, when they were pulling the bike back up from the water. The whole operation, including the massive rebuild, that the bike required after being in seawater for a long time surely cost him many times the price of a Goldwing, but he did it, and I think he finally continued the trip with that same bike (ok, maybe only the frame was old.... but talk about not giving up, eh :rofl: ?!?) |
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When I had the accident in 2009 in Mongolia, and in Siberia in 2011, the first thought was for her. And she ALWAYS brought home. :) |
I got a quote from Kuala Lumper to Perth, for my motorcycle: 1400 € (MASkargo).
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It 's really easy: just deliver the bike (and pay, even credit card) at least 6 hours before. Unfortunately the other flights are not so simple (from Australia and from Brazil). |
If your timing is tight, you might wanna double-check that 6 hrs... Not saying it is certainly incorrect, but at least back then the cooldown-period was 24hrs (I had this both in India and in Indonesia). The newest IATA rulebook section on dangerous goods should be decisive. Freight agents are not always 100% up to date on everything.
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When I arrive, arrival, and when I leave, I leave. I travel fast and program the programmable, but I have the hassle of times. :) |
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just to let you know> http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...onesia-32605-5 |
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Dear Gold Wing
So how do u finally managed to get from Malaysia to Australia? Who was the shipping company? Denis |
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With Malaysia Air Lines (Maskargo). I done all alone. No crate. No necessary agent. Payed with credid card, all in one day. It's easy. |
hello, is someone has sent the motorcycle in the opposite direction from Darwin or Perth to Singapore or Kualalumpur (Jakarta or Bali is also an option) ??
If yes, which cargo company did you use? Could you tell us the approximate price and how long in Australia was the loading process with all the documents? We are 2 bikers from Latvia and we have a plan to get around Australia's most beautiful places in 50 days 10.02.2018 - 02.04.2018 thanks in advance |
? you want to visit all the best places in Australia in 50 days and therefor you are looking ot ship from Australia to Índo??? Darwin or Perth? That´s half of the planet in distance (a bit of exeggeration here... but not much...)
Sorry but I dont get it... BTW: In 50 days you can´t see anything from Australia, it is just sooooooooooo big.... have a look at the map again.... Ok, if you are an Ironbud you can go somewhere... but still don´t see anything... :D |
Maybe you are right but we have only 50 days.
We will try to look at as many as possible, and we are trying to check out where to get better place to send motorcycles to Indonesia. |
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