{"id":1549,"date":"2021-07-02T15:47:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T14:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1549"},"modified":"2021-07-05T14:00:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:00:43","slug":"the-international-motorbike-shipping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/the-international-motorbike-shipping-guide","title":{"rendered":"The International Motorbike Shipping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A motorbike is a faithful ally, a partner on the road. For\nbikers, it represents a way of life and embodies a spirit of freedom. So if\nyou\u2019re moving abroad, then you may be reluctant to leave it behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But where do you even start? There are different shipping options, documents you need to gather and other preparations that need to be made. It can seem so stressful to try to figure out everything that you need to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where we come in! The team at Autoshippers are here to guide you through the motorbike shipping process and to help we\u2019ve put together an extensive international motorbike shipping<\/a> guide with all the information you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shipment By Air or Sea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When looking into shipping your motorbike abroad, you may be a little stunned at the options there are out there.  First is deciding whether you prefer to transport it by boat or plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air freight option is better for those who want very fast and dependable transit times. In the majority of cases, you\u2019ll know exactly what time it\u2019ll be landing. At the same time, it gets to your location much faster than if you were to opt for a boat. The security is second to none and you can have peace of mind knowing you\u2019ll get your bike in perfect condition. The downside to the air freight option is that it’s typically much more expensive than opting for sea freight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By boat, you can rent your trusted steed an entire crate. It\u2019ll travel solo, strapped up with foam padding and with maximum protection in a custom-built container. You\u2019ll get extra security and reassurance your beloved possession is safe. Another advantage is that you don\u2019t have to do much preparation yourself if you opt for an uncrated roll-on\/roll-off (RORO) door-to-door service. You simply hand off your vehicle, and we do the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see how we’ll prepare your motorbike for shipping by sea, check out the video below where we professionally crate a Harley Davidson:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crating a Harley Davidson Custom for shipping to Dubai, UAE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Documents Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like if you were going abroad yourself, your\nmotorbike needs the proper documentation to get to the final location. Having\nit all prepared and ready beforehand will ensure a seamless delivery and no\nadded stress. Below are the different forms of paperwork you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n