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Shipping bike by air from Colombia to Panama (april 2017)

In March / April 2017 I have to send my bike (Honda Gold Wing 1500, now has 915,000 kilometers) from Italy to South America and at the beginning of June 2017 I have to return it from Alaska to Italy.

I planned to take the America, from the extreme south to north (Tierra del Fuego - Alaska).
Starting the beginning of April (or the end of March), return the end of May (or early June). Two months, about 25,000 km.

The key points are.
1) The costs are not the main problem. My primary need are the times (faster), and the least possible complications. Obviously, if I have to choose between a budget of € 1,000 and a € 5.000, I am willing to endure some "discomfort" or delay. This is because my journey is, as mentioned before, a quick trip, where the priority is the respect of the times. Also I do not want to be without motorcycle too long before (is my only means of transport), nor too after (I have other appointments on a motorcycle in Italy in the second half of June).
2) The interruption of the road between Colombia and Panama will overcome with the airplane.

I know that air travel, especially for a heavy and large motorcycles (and little "compressible") like mine, are expensive. I also know that there can be many differences (in the My World Tour, 4 flights, the differences were remarkable). But, as I wrote at the beginning, at this stage interest me more time and mode (from where to where) that the exact cost.

In summary, now I ask you advice on the delivery of the bike from Colombia (Medellin or Bogotà) to Panamà with airplane.
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Have you checked all the information in the HU Shipping database? Start here:
How to Ship Your Bike | Horizons Unlimited

Also see here:
Shipping links | Horizons Unlimited

hope that helps!
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Have you checked all the information in the HU Shipping database? Start here:
How to Ship Your Bike | Horizons Unlimited

Also see here:
Shipping links | Horizons Unlimited

hope that helps!
Yes, I did, and it was very useful: HUBB is exceptional to find such information. Thank you.
But many of those details were not updated and so I preferred to open this topic.
However the link (the first) was very helpful: Yesterday I wrote to Veronica Mosquera (the Lyncargo) and she was fast, efficient, complete and very courteous and patient.
She gave me all the information required and I have decided that I will send to them. Cost $ 1290 (+50 about to Panama), without the need to crate, flights every day (except Sunday); good price, since my bike is a Gold Wing heavy half ton.
I advise. I will report my assessment after I return from America (June 2017).
Now I lack only the shipper to Italy from Alaska (I talked about this issue in another topic).
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Como cruzar la moto desde Colombia a Panama

Hola Marcello,Mi nombre es Carlos Marcelo,soy motociclista y tengo 58 años y un sueño por cumplir.Te pido si por favor me podes pasar el contacto para poder cruzar mi moto Colombia- Panama en avion.Estoy saliendo de Argentina el 20 de abril de 2017 y me corre el tiempo como a ti.Cualquier ayuda o comentario sera bienvenido.Muchas gracias.
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Hola Marcello,Mi nombre es Carlos Marcelo,soy motociclista y tengo 58 años y un sueño por cumplir.Te pido si por favor me podes pasar el contacto para poder cruzar mi moto Colombia- Panama en avion.Estoy saliendo de Argentina el 20 de abril de 2017 y me corre el tiempo como a ti.Cualquier ayuda o comentario sera bienvenido.Muchas gracias.
Hola Carlos Marcelo. Para el transporte de la motocicleta, póngase en contacto con la mencionada Verónica Mosquera: comercial@cargorider.com.co . Se organizará el vuelo de Bogotá a Panamá. Dices que me habló. Voy a tomar ese vuelo el 25 de abril o unos días más tarde.
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Muy agradecido Marcello,ahora me pongo en contacto con ella.Te recuerdo que si necesitases alguna cosa aqui en Argentina no dudes en enviarme un mensaje para poder ayudar en lo que sea.
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Muy agradecido Marcello,ahora me pongo en contacto con ella.Te recuerdo que si necesitases alguna cosa aqui en Argentina no dudes en enviarme un mensaje para poder ayudar en lo que sea.
Escribir en gold-wing@libero.it
Voy a enviar mi itinerario de viaje. Escribe también donde usted vive en partes de Argentina y cuál es su programa de viaje.
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Shipping a Motorcycle from Colombia to US

I'm in Bogota right now arranging shipping for the end of this month. Like many others, I've contacted and will ship with Veronica Mosquera. Her organization is no longer Lyn Cargo she's now with CargoRider. Contact information follows:

CargoRider
Veronica Mosquera
Gerente Comercial
comerical@cargorider.com.co
Cel: 311-223-7841
Tel: 571-482-4943
Cra. 71B No. 52052 of 101
Normandia Sector
Home - CARGORIDER

Price she quoted to ship my R1200GS from Bogota to Miami was more than $100 less than shipping via RoRo ship to Galveston ($984 Vs $1100). I'm pretty happy!

I don't expect any problems with this shipment. If any occur, I'll update this post.
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I'm in Bogota right now arranging shipping for the end of this month. Like many others, I've contacted and will ship with Veronica Mosquera. Her organization is no longer Lyn Cargo she's now with CargoRider. Contact information follows:

CargoRider
Veronica Mosquera
Gerente Comercial
comerical@cargorider.com.co
Cel: 311-223-7841
Tel: 571-482-4943
Cra. 71B No. 52052 of 101
Normandia Sector
Home - CARGORIDER

Price she quoted to ship my R1200GS from Bogota to Miami was more than $100 less than shipping via RoRo ship to Galveston ($984 Vs $1100). I'm pretty happy!

I don't expect any problems with this shipment. If any occur, I'll update this post.
Hello,

Could you please share how was your experience with Cargorider? Looking to ship from Miami to Colombia

Thanks,

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Email to CargoRider

I have tried twice to email to:
CargoRider, Veronica Mosquera, Gerente Comercial, comerical@cargorider.com.co
from here in Medellin, but it was kicked out both times. ???

When I sent it to info@cargorider.com.co instead, it went through.
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No response from Cargorider?

Hello Motoman,
I am in Medellin at the moment and am looking for a way to ship my bike to Panama. My friends used Cargo rider last year and had good things to say. However I have also been trying to contact them and have not recieved a response back. Have you had any luck getting in touch with them?
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Hello Motoman,
I am in Medellin at the moment and am looking for a way to ship my bike to Panama. My friends used Cargo rider last year and had good things to say. However I have also been trying to contact them and have not recieved a response back. Have you had any luck getting in touch with them?
Chris from British Columbia
I have not gotten any response. I may buy a sim and try to call them, but have been underwhelmed by their lack of any response. Have you tried to call?

If I don't get word tomorrow, Monday 1 May, I will leave for Cartagena on Tuesday and ship me and my bike on the Stahlratte which will leave for Panama sometime around 11-15 May, according to Ludwig, the captain.

Chris, "El Pinche Gringo Loco," from the US, but returning to Costa Rica to live until my next adventure, maybe Australia.
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Give Up on CargoRider

After waiting 6+ days and getting no response, I hereby give up on CargoRider.
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Cargo Rider contact

Hi
2 days ago I asked for quotation (it seems that both emails are working now: comercial and info) and got the replay next day from Miss Veronica.
The aircargo Bogota->Panama costs 1100USD +40USD (paid in Panama) - for cash payment or 1150+40 if paid by credit card.
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