Be aware that your hovercraft or container must pass Australian Customs, Australian Agricultural and Australian Health Inspections. To prevent delays and health concerns, all hovercraft must be thoroughly cleaned prior to shipping. Make sure each craft is cleaned inside and out, and free of all dirt and soil. Try to have a recognized authority (health inspector, veterinarian, your country's agriculture department) certify that your craft is free of disease organisms such as hoof (foot) and mouth disease and anthrax. All containers will be fumigated by shipping companies prior to their arrival in Australia.

All hovercraft, containers and crates must be empty of fuel or anything that could be categorized as an explosive or weapon.

When containers arrive at the site they will be removed form their trailers and placed on the ground in the country's assigned area of the pit. This service will be provided by the organizers.

We have appointed the following company as the official HoverWorld Expo 2004 shipping agent/broker. They are experienced with all of the above issues and are involved with the import/export of Formula 1 cars and equipment for Indianapolis U.S. Formula 1, Grand Prix. For those participants who do not qualify for free Hovercraft transportation, Schenker will quote for all your needs, air or sea from any country.

Contact Kim Hoppwood for quotation or for any information about shipping your craft or container to Australia.

Kim Hoppwood
Import Manager
Schenker International USA
2375 Hadley Road
Plainfield (Indianapolis), IN USA 46168
800-627-1444
Ph: 317-837-3370
Fx: 317-837-3392