Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Timings will be aligned with updated shipping line schedule ETD less 3 months.
Planning for SE Asia to Europe starts with engaging a China motorcycle tourism professional. Lock in a plan for your China crossing then the rest of your plan works backwards and forwards from two milestones: 1) entry date from Boten Laos to Mohan China; and 2) exit date to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan or Mongolia. Other exits are also possible but these options make the most sense for a route to Europe. Nepal exit is an option but then you would need to arrange an onward shipment from India due to the closure of the Wagah border crossing to Pakistan.
You can cross China as: 1) part of a guided tour; or 2) you can ride free with the tourism company providing 'border assistance' and other key services for your time in China. Some options to consider:
Map by Ride China for Trans-China Tour from Laos to Kyrgyzstan
The common route for overlanders has been from Kazakhstan to Georgia via Russia. Get the Russia Tourist Visa from your home country before you depart. Those headed trans-China to Mongolia will need dual entry because a dog leg is required through Russia's Altai region to get to Kazakhstan. Do not be tempted by the Transit Visa because it is significantly less flexible.
Azerbaijan has kept its land and sea borders closed for entry since 2020 and is unlikely to open them up again anytime soon. While you can fly in without restrictions, and exit via land or sea, you cannot enter via a land or sea border. The workaround is to put your Motorcycle on the Caspian Sea Ferry from Kuryk to Alat and fly yourself from Aktau to Baku.
Since the USA withdrawal from Afghanistan on 30 Aug 2021, overlanding and adventure tourism has ramped up in the region to 'booming' through 2024 - 2025. Many overlanders have been travelling a route via Tajikistan - Afghanistan - Iran, however, on 28 Feb 2026 the USA-Israel war kicked off with Iran, which renders this route a bad idea. The Australian Embassy in Tehran has suspended operations and staff evacuated. The threat of arbitrary detention via Iran is real.
ADV Factory and Moto Birds have motorcycle truck transport options from Bishkek to Warsaw from early-Jul to mid-Oct. The bike turnaround time is vicinity one month.
Photo: 350km ride (+ border crossing) from Atyrau Kazakhstan to Astrakhan Russia
Justification of our Malaysia shipment timings has three primary considerations: 1) Riders will be launching into China from Laos from late April onwards; 2) three month allowance for Riders wanting a full SE Asia experience; and 3) ensuring reliability of logistics around Christmas - New Year - Chinese New Year.
Northern Thailand and Laos get hot in April but you must be mindful of conditions from Sangri-La onwards up onto the Tibetan Plateau when considering your entry date to China. Be guided by your China tour professional on the various potential conditions and timings.
Crossing to Cambodia is a dogleg via Chong Mek (Thailand) to Pakse (Laos) due to Thailand-Cambodia tensions. Best to rule out Vietnam on own bike as it's not easy done.
As for the other end the bit to be mindful of are the mountainous regions of Greater Caucasus and Armenian Highlands. Foreign Riders can easily be unaware of the seasonal dangers of this region, including this writer on his first run through there. Riders should ideally be east of this high altitude region by mid-Oct. The Black Sea coastal route can be used to get out of trouble but you don't want to miss Turkey's cream riding. If you're wanting to dabble in Europe's high altitude riding then consider that many High Alps tours aim for early Sep to be post holidays but still pretty sure of the remote high passes being open. Locals enjoy mid-Sep to mid-Oct because the motorcycle carousels have finished and they can launch their rides whenever the weather comes good.
Photo: Dumb Aussies (Brothers Reid) caught out too late in the season NW Iran
Ideally full container loads (FCLs) are exported from Brisbane and Melbourne, however, the final decision is determined by best possible overall benefit to riders who have paid their deposit. If there are only 4 out of 24 riders who want Brisbane then there won’t be a Brisbane container. It costs vicinity AU$500 to transport a loose motorcycle between Brisbane and Melbourne. It's much cheaper in a stillage. If you haven't paid your deposit then your depot vote won't count. This is the Early Bird Incentive.
2 WEEKS FREE STORAGE provided before container pack day. This free storage window to deliver your motorcycle is vicinity ETD less 1 - 3 weeks. Storage before that period is AU$ 5 per day.
Photo: Port of Brisbane
Process streamlined as follows:
CPD is required for Malaysia shipping. Clear guidance is given in Tasks for the Motorcycle Owner to arrange this document with the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). From 1 July 2026, the AAA CPD cost is AU$1,178 Application Fee and a refundable bond of AU$5,000. The refundable bond is reclaimed from AAA after the CPD is discharged.
Port Klang Westports is a top 10 container port in the world. OBO sincerely believes this is the most reliable regional port option for this shipment. A big part of that reliability stems from the use of the CPD system.
This stuff is the Owner's responsibility, however, it is intertwined with Malaysia's import process and there is too much risk of delay with the Owner organising for themselves. Therefore an additional mandatory service is provided to ensure a streamlined experience. This is a separate charge payable on motorcycle collection day.
Total Estimate for 30 days is AU$ 215. Costing as follows:
MYR 150 (AU$50) Brokerage Fee for Insurance
MYR 70 (AU$25) averaged cost of 30 days insurance for last season's motorcycles. Exact cost dependent on Motorcycle and duration.
MYR 400 (AU$ 140) Brokerage Fee for ICP (30 days) and JPJ Inspection. This includes Agent's staff member to assist with inspection as there is generally no English speaking staff at JPJ.
MYR 6 (AU$ 2.10) per day from container unpack payable on motorcycle collection day.
Ability to get anything done in Malaysia is drastically impacted by holiday periods. We must also be mindful of Ramadan from Mon 08 Feb to Mon 08 Mar. Weeks (identified by Monday date) that we will not clear motorcycles are:
Picture: Satellite view of Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) connection with West Port
ETD 2nd week of November. Gives the Rider a >9-month ride window from Kuala Lumpur. Storage is available at both ends for as long as the Rider needs. For example, bike could get stored for two months both ends to create a 6-month ride window from early-Mar to early-Sep.
Two primary considerations for Italy export timing: 1) Give Europe shipment Riders time for Morocco in October; 2) time vessel ETA Australia for smooth import process 1st week of January post holiday period; and 3) time Euro Rider launch Australia for end of school holidays late January.
