Motorbike Shipping

Sea freight, air freight, road transport and professional crating for private owners, dealers, collectors and racing teams. UK, Europe and worldwide.

Every shipping method, one specialist team

Motorbikes require careful preparation and handling at every stage. Whether you're sending a single machine across Europe or shipping a race team's bikes to the other side of the world, RJJ Freight manages the entire process from collection and crating to customs clearance and final delivery.

Properly prepared for every journey

Motorbikes need specific preparation before they can be shipped, particularly for sea and air freight. We advise on all requirements and can arrange professional crating to ensure your bike arrives in the same condition it left.

Crating — secure from collection to delivery

We offer professional timber crating for motorbikes being shipped by sea or air. Crates protect against movement, moisture and handling damage in transit. For classic, vintage and high-value bikes, crating is strongly recommended and can be arranged as part of your shipment.

Export & Import — full customs support included

We handle export and import declarations as part of the shipping process. Whether you're sending a bike from the UK or receiving one from overseas, we guide you through documentation requirements and ensure your shipment clears customs without delay.

Our Services

Cost-effective worldwide shipping via container. We arrange shared or dedicated container loads for single bikes, multiple machines or dealer stock.

Fast, secure air shipment for time-sensitive movements, ideal for race teams, urgent imports and high-value machines where speed matters.

Door-to-door collection and delivery across the UK and Europe, including port runs for import and export shipments

Professional crating and protective packaging to keep your bike secure in transit. Especially recommended for classic, vintage and high-value machines.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Private individuals
Moving a personal bike abroad, importing a purchase or relocating. We handle all the logistics so you don't have to.

Dealers & traders
Regular import and export movements for the motorcycle trade, including multi-bike shipments and stock replenishment runs.

Collectors & classic bikes
Specialist care for vintage, classic and rare motorcycles. We understand the value of these machines and handle them accordingly.

Racing & competition
Time-critical shipments for race teams and competitors, with air freight options and tight turnarounds to meet event schedules.

WHY RJJ FREIGHT

We bring the same level of attention to motorbike shipments as we do to cars and commercial freight. Every bike is handled as if it were our own.

  • Sea, air and road options. We recommend the right method for your timeline and budget
  • Professional crating available for all bike types, especially classic and high-value machines
  • Experience with private, trade, collector and competition shipments
  • Full customs support for UK imports and exports
  • Worldwide shipping destinations via our sea and air freight network
  • Integrated road transport for UK collection and onward delivery from ports
  • Reliable scheduling and clear communication throughout

Get Your Motorbike Shipping Quote

Get in contact with our expert team to discuss your specialised motorbike transportation requirements.

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Car shipping

RJJ Freight have many years’ experience of shipping cars in containers and also or using Ro/Ro services to overseas destinations. We have developed high standards to guide our car shipping procedures, including security seals, humidity and conditions reports. Customers can be assured of a professional service at all times.

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Airfreight Car Shipping

Most vehicles can be shipped by air, this will be the quickest way to get it from A to B

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Road Transport Cars

We offer collection and delivery service, and even road transport solutions to anywhere in Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can you ship a motorbike overseas?

    Yes, we ship motorbikes worldwide using sea freight and air freight, depending on your destination, timeline and budget. We handle everything from a single private bike to multi-machine trade shipments.

  • Do you offer road transport for motorbikes within the UK and Europe?

    Yes, we provide road transport for motorbike collections and deliveries across the UK and Europe, including port runs as part of an import or export movement.

  • Do motorbikes need to be crated for shipping?

    Crating is not always mandatory but is strongly recommended for sea and air freight, particularly for classic, vintage and high-value machines. We can arrange professional timber crating as part of your shipment.

  • Can you ship classic or vintage motorbikes?

    Yes, we regularly ship classic and vintage motorcycles for collectors and dealers. We understand the value and fragility of these machines and take extra care with packaging, handling and documentation.

  • Can you handle shipments for racing teams?

    Yes, we work with racing and competition teams on time-critical shipments, including air freight for tight event deadlines. Please get in touch as early as possible so we can plan around your schedule.

  • What documents do I need to import a motorbike into the UK?

    You will typically need proof of ownership, a commercial invoice and a bill of lading or airway bill. Once the bike has cleared customs, it will need to be registered with the DVLA before it can be ridden. We guide you through the documentation requirements as part of our service.