Shipping a glider from the Netherlands

On May 22, 10:42*am, Dan wrote:
Anyone have any experience in shipping a glider out of the Netherlands
to the US (southern California)?
Company to use?
Cost?
How long did it take?
anything else?

many thanks in advance

Dan
WO

I shipped my glider and trailer from north western Germany on a RORO
ship that brings new Volkswagen cars to US. It was almost 2 years
ago. Price was around $2000 to RI port. Based on what I know shipping
prices are down now. In regards to a trailer, customs will not release
a trailer if you don’t have right documents. Despite the fact my
trailer had a plate stating it meets federal standards (originally
sold in US before taken to Europe) they wanted a document from the
manufacturer. In regards to a broker I recommend using one. You never
know what kind of run around customs officers will prepare for you if
you don’t have a broker. I deiced not to have one at first but then
because of trailer issues I hired a broker. It all depends what kind
of people you will be working with.