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Originally Posted by Jetlag Jon
Hi folks. I am looking at shipping a bike from the the UK to Buenos Aires beginning of January 2020, and back from either BA or Valparaiso in Feb or March 2020. I have spoken to a well-known shipping company, who recommended flying the bike to BA, and sea freight back from Valparaiso. They said I could get the bike the same day I arrive in BA, which is what I want, as I want to maximize time in SA with the bike. However, the costs were pretty high, the whole thing amounting to around £3200.
Does anyone have any recommendations for other shipping companies, and/or recent experience of shipping a bike on this route?
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There is sea-freight into Montevideo from Europe which is cheaper I think.
You must always consider the port costs in South America which can be almost as high as the shipping.
All in all. There is no cheap way.
I got a quote from Motofreight from UK to Buenos Aires.
Around £1500 for the crating and shipping.
£500 for the Airport/Handling fees in Bsas.
That's each way.
Once in BsAs, many use Javier and Sandra (Dakar Motos) as agents to release their bike from the Airport. Not sure on their fees.
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