From Mumbai, India to Le Havre, France - April, 2005

Route
Shipment From: 
Mumbai, India
Shipment To: 
Le Havre, France
Shipper details
Contact person name: 
Mr Ibrar Kahn
Company name: 
Galaxy Freight PVT. LTD.
Contact person email: 
gala...@eth.net
Contact details: 

Galaxy Freight
302, Aawas Apts, Sahar Pipe Line Road
Andheri(E)
Mumbai 400 059
tel 2837 9442, 2835 1442
mob 98200 13208

Travellers Impressions of the shipper
Recommended?: 
Yes
Rating: 
4/5 - Good
Information about this Shipment
Shipping Method: 
Sea
Shipping date: 
April, 2005
Cost Paid at Start (US $): 
330EUR in Mumbai 140EUR in LeHavre
Comments: 

I had decided to ship the bike by air, so I went to the cargo airport in Mumbai. I wasn't able to get into the complex, but outside, on the left is a big building with some majors companies (Alitalia, Lufthansa, etc). There, I was told that its impossible in India to deal directly with the company and that you have to take a shipping agent. I made contact and asked price to 3 of them (really easy to find, there are many of them around the cargo terminal). After a few days, I had the same price for all of them : around 1,000 EUR, so I decided to ship by sea.
This agent (Ibrar, from galaxy freight), has been recommended to me by a company of Mumbai which is a bit similar to Lally Singh (Delhi).
It took one week to do everything, and it was not very easy. I



 

Member login

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Are you an Overland Adventure Traveller?

Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!
Hosted by Grant and Susan Johnson, RTW 1987-1998

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 

HU Achievable Dream is Online
and available now to stream on Vimeo!

ALL 15 chapters of the HU Achievable Dream Guide are available to download on Vimeo!

Achievable Dream - The Whole Enchilada!

Binge watch over 18 hours of inspiring, informative and entertaining stories and tips from 150 travellers!

"a cross between entertaining stories, tech tips, and reference guide"

"A timeless introduction to Motorcycle Adventure Travel!"

Originally launched as a 7 DVD set, The Achievable Dream series can now be downloaded anywhere. OVER 18 hours of solid info take up zero space in your panniers. How convenient!

Books

amazon

All the best travel books and videos listed and often reviewed on HU's famous Books page. Check it out and get great travel books from all over the world.
NOTE: As an Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases - thanks for your help supporting HU when you start from an HU Amazon link!