DARWIN/DILI and TOLL THE END
 

For those making plans to ship Darwin/Dili or reverse - I have news.

The last crossing from Darwin/Dili with Toll sails on the 25th of this month on the Reliance.

Then end of an infamous era !!!!!

The routes have been sold to a company called AL and the new operator will be called Perkins AL.

Our bikes are waiting for the Reliance and I got this info first hand today.

Expect a gap in sailing etc so those planning this crossing should plan ahead accordingly. Bigger ships will be used and no more drop offs at the wharf, instead a warehouse off site will be used. Prices will probably not go down but the service should be more reliable - can't be much worse to be honest though.

Don't trust any sailing times or dates posted on line.

A rumour of an air freight service being established was mentioned but wether this will happen or if a wide bodied craft big enough for bikes will be used remains to be seen.

I'd like to wish Rowan and James all the best with Perkins AL - nobody will miss Toll for sure

Paul