Importing an engine from Japan - tips and experiences?

[Spinakerr]

Hi all - I need to import an engine from Japan (to the UK), and I am struggling to find an 'agent' that doesnt just do cars.

Does anyone have any recommendations for an agent that would take a pallet and get it over to the UK for a decent fee and are reasonable to deal with?

I am not too fussed on timing, but just need someone who does this every wheek to slot it into their next container load to the UK...

All suggestion well received - thanks.

[shirt]

I do yes.

He used to live in UAE but has moved back to UK recently. Very nice guy, easy to deal with and quick to respond. recommended to me by a friend. I ve never met him but he has shipped engines and parts for our friend group, door to door from and to anywhere in the world.

Last time I used him I was getting sea freight quotes of circa £500 to bring a Ducati engine to me from UK. He airfreighted it D2D within 5 days, including all charges for under £300.

I m travelling tomorrow so give me a couple of days to respond to any pm.

ETA another alternative is Anthony Hardie, t/a yahoo auction direct, based in Japan. you can search that to find him on fb. I haven’t used him personally but a mate in uk does with some regularity and is very pleased with the service.

Edited by shirt on Sunday 9th November 19:35

[Spinakerr]

Thanks, much appreciated - I have been calling arpund importers and none really want to do this so far...

One (JDM Garage) were very helpful but the just shipped a container and dont expect to do another for 6 months. Bah!