Posted on: Oct 03 2020
Are you confused about shipping motorcycle overseas? Do you have trouble in choosing between the various shipping companies? Then, we can help you find an apt solution.
Automobiles, especially motorcycles, have become an inevitable part of everyone’s day to day life. It is a known fact that the tastes and preferences of the modern world have changed a lot when compared to olden days. The case of choice in motorcycles is not an exception. Today’s youth is behind latest trends and technology in everything they posses and use. The import and export of luxury motorcycles is very common all around the world. Similarly, in the case of relocation from one country to another, shipping motorcycles overseas is also a great concern. This is where the motorcycle shipping companies play their role.
Movers Global is a leading motorcycle shipping company with well qualified and experienced personnel. We have been successfully serving our customers for the last 17 years. There are many specialties that make Movers Global unique and outstanding among the other motorcycle shipping companies. We provide assistance in international moving, commercial moving, shipping motorcycle overseas by air and sea freight, warehousing, etc.
Movers Global emphasizes in the movement of motorcycles both from Dubai to any part of the world and to Dubai from any part of the world. The shipment is done mainly to and from Europe, USA, UK, Africa, Asia, Australia and worldwide. Motorcycles that are usually shipped include Harley Davidson, Ducati, Yamaha, BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Victory and Triumph. Shipping motorcycle overseas is done on Door to Door basis. Sometimes, customers prefer to pick it up from the port of destination and the requirement will insist for Door to Port.
Motorcycles are shipped by various modes of transportation such as roadways, airways and waterways. It can be done as air freight, container sea freight or by land Transport on carriers. The mode of transportation or the type of carrier, model of vehicle, distance between the two ports etc are the main factors that decide the expenses for shipping motorcycle overseas.
Anyone planning for shipping motorcycle overseas can undoubtedly approach Movers Global at any time as we provide the best relocation services without compromising the quality in service. Once the commodities are packed, they are shifted to the loading facility and stuffed in the container. We can always ensure you the sincerity and dedication of our team members who are available as per your requirement. The nearest available date of shipment will be scheduled and your consignment will be loaded from Dubai port at the time of moving authentication. This will be accompanied by all the necessary documentations prepared by the team members of motorcycle shipping company. Documents required for shipping motorcycle overseas are Passport copy, UAE Visa page copy, RTA Certificate, shipping details and destination address.
The procedure of shipping motorcycle overseas by Movers Global is done through various steps. One has to obtain the papers from Registration Department/RTA for shipping your Motorbike. Our clients will be provided with necessary details and documentations for this purpose once shipping with us is confirmed. After that your motorcycle has to reach our warehouse to be shipped. It can be either rode by yourself to the warehouse or we will make necessary arrangements for a recovery to pick your Motorbike safely from your location. The next step is motorbike crating. Safety and protection is of great concern for us. When your motorcycle reaches the warehouse, a wooden crate is made as per the dimension of your Motorbike. Your motorbike is entered into the crate. It will be fully safe and secure in our hands now. There is a requirement for the customs to inspect the Chassis Number/Engine Number. A small opening is made in the wooden crate for this purpose. A motorcycle can be about 4 Cubic meter including the wooden crate. The procedures for delivering your vehicle at the destination will be completed by our destination agent.
Your motorcycle requires some preparations before shipping it overseas to make it ready for shipment. Cleanliness is an unavoidable factor everywhere. So, the vehicle to be shipped must be cleaned thoroughly. Make a note of the physical damages like scratches, chips, dings etc. Check whether there are any mechanical issues or problems and make a note of the same. You can take photographs of your vehicle depicting every damages and details. Make sure that you do certain other preparations such as inflating the tires, charging battery, filling the gas tank to 1/4 or lesser, checking and fixing all fluid leaks etc. check the conditions of the wheels, tyres and engine compartment. When the mover from the motorcycle shipping company arrives, hand over all records to him.
Apart from the preparations, you must also take some precautions while shipping motorcycle overseas. Make sure that the moving company has valid license to ship motorcycles to Dubai or any other country. The full value of the vehicle should have insurance coverage. You must be informed about the freight or mode of transportation and the actual time of delivery. The shipping company should have a concerned and authorized person to clear the vehicle through customs and taxes and deliver the vehicle in the destination. Ensure that there are no hidden charges in the cost quoted and must be inclusive of all necessary services that you require. The customs duty during shipping depends on the value of the motorcycle. It is statutory that all the motorcycle shipping companies in Dubai should abide by the rules and regulations prevailing there. So, the motorcycle shipping company that you select should be well versed with the rules and regulations.
There are certain documents required at the time of arrival including bill of lading, delivery order, invoice, certificate of origin, with details of the make, model, and other details of the motorcycle. The copy of the passport and the UAE Residency permit or visa should be shown. It is to be noted that an estimate of the depreciated value of the motorcycle at the time of the import should be made available.