Recent shipping prices

[jimbo1972]

Just got notification that my trophies are done in South Africa. Any recent examples of what to expect? It will be shipped to Atlanta and I will pick up once clears customs.

 

[samson7x]

Mine was $1364 for shipping, $1049 for broker fees and clearing. Dimensions were 112x99x48cm.

This was Delta with no big 5

 

[bohannon]

Post in thread 'Shipping Costs'

Dec 12, 2024

Just got my shipping details for my trophys from June of this year.

Dip and pack for 2 cape buffalo, kudu, sable, and impala was $1146

Crate is 112x112x52 cm and 118 kg going from Johannesburg to Atlanta. Total shipping, documentation, insurance, etc via Safari Air Cargo Systems is $1710.24

Using Coppersmiths to clear customs, which will be another $1k or so once my crate arrives.

I'll say that all these expenses have been about what I expected and originally budgeted.

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Here's my shipping costs from another thread.

 

[Hunt anything]

Just got notification that my trophies are done in South Africa. Any recent examples of what to expect? It will be shipped to Atlanta and I will pick up once clears customs.

It’s all about the volumetric weight.
Any big 5 in the crate? Only Turkish airlines, if no big 5 a couple more options for shipping.

I saw it quoted somewhere $1000 for clearance but that’s about twice what I’ve paid for any of my shipments including 1 with big five and 2 with CITIES animals. This through Coppersmiths in Atlanta. Last shipment was in Aug. 2022.

Post some pictures when you get them on the wall.

 

[jimbo1972]

It’s all about the volumetric weight.
Any big 5 in the crate? Only Turkish airlines, if no big 5 a couple more options for shipping.

I saw it quoted somewhere $1000 for clearance but that’s about twice what I’ve paid for any of my shipments including 1 with big five and 2 with CITIES animals. This through Coppersmiths in Atlanta. Last shipment was in Aug. 2022.

Post some pictures when you get them on the wall.

No big five, or Cites animals, only Plains Game. Also using Coppersmith on the USA side.

 

[Sabre]

Just got notification that my trophies are done in South Africa. Any recent examples of what to expect? It will be shipped to Atlanta and I will pick up once clears customs.

How many animals did you bring back?

 

[jimbo1972]

How many animals did you bring back?

Way too many. 6 shoulder mounts, several Euros and 3 flat skins. I used the excuse I just built a house with 14ft ceiling in foyer and needed them for that.

 

[Sabre]

Way too many. 6 shoulder mounts, several Euros and 3 flat skins. I used the excuse I just built a house with 14ft ceiling in foyer and needed them for that. View attachment 658593View attachment 658593

You absolutely needed it. Those blank walls are begging for adornment. (Beautiful house, by the way)

I have hopefully just finalized all of my shipping charges, but I don't know that they will help you understand your situation. I have paid the bill and am waiting for them to do the final transport to my house. I had a lot of animals, but they were all dip and pack and seemed to fit into a fairly small crate for so many critters.

 

[jimbo1972]

You absolutely needed it. Those blank walls are begging for adornment. (Beautiful house, by the way)

I have hopefully just finalized all of my shipping charges, but I don't know that they will help you understand your situation. I have paid the bill and am waiting for them to do the final transport to my house. I had a lot of animals, but they were all dip and pack and seemed to fit into a fairly small crate for so many critters.

Thank you. It will be what it will be

 

[Joey17]

Just got hit for 4400 via sea freight for 4 shoulders, a pedestal, and a skull. Shipped to Houston.

 

[Hunt anything]

What are the 4 shoulder mounts? Makes a huge difference if it’s buffalo, eland , kudu and sable as opposed to impala, springbok, bushbuck and warthog. It does seem a little high no matter what the mounts are though.

 

[Fatback]

I just paid $2,326.24 for shipping of euro mounts of hippo, impala and kudu and a shoulder mount of a bushbuck. Also have some hippo backskin and 3 rifle bags in the crate. Shipping from RSA to Atlanta.

 

[Joey17]

What are the 4 shoulder mounts? Makes a huge difference if it’s buffalo, eland , kudu and sable as opposed to impala, springbok, bushbuck and warthog. It does seem a little high no matter what the mounts are though.

Sable pedestal, kudu, waterbuck, oryx, nyala

 

[Hunt anything]

Sable pedestal, kudu, waterbuck, oryx, nyala

I’m curious, since I’ve never used sea freight. How long does it take and what port does it leave from?

 

[TheRealHorskin]

I just got my invoice for shipping home a Zebra rug, Impala skull mount, Red Hartebeest skull mount, and Blue Wildebeest skull mount.

Air Shipping/Ins RSA to JFK: $1,002.73
Clearing/Warehouse/Inland trucking: $2,000.00

I had anticipated $3,500-4,000 so I was not disappointed with the invoice. Now the final wait to see how long it takes for them to actually get home.

 

[Sabre]

I just got my invoice for shipping home a Zebra rug, Impala skull mount, Red Hartebeest skull mount, and Blue Wildebeest skull mount.

Air Shipping/Ins RSA to JFK: $1,002.73
Clearing/Warehouse/Inland trucking: $2,000.00

I had anticipated $3,500-4,000 so I was not disappointed with the invoice. Now the final wait to see how long it takes for them to actually get home.

Who did you use for clearing?

 

[Hunt anything]

@TheRealHorskin , how close to JFK do you live? If close save some money and go pick it up yourself and save a little money.

 

[TheRealHorskin]

I am using Safari Specialty Importers. Wyatt handled all the stuff including wires in RSA other than my initial deposit on the taxidermy which I paid prior to departing from the hunt. The warehousing fee is a flat rate no matter how long it takes to get cleared and much less than airline fees if there is any delay. The time off from work to travel to JFK does not outweigh the freight charge $525, especially this time of year.

 

[MarkinMI]

Here are the costs for dip and pack and shipping of the animals my son and I took in SA this past August:

Animals: Gemsbuck hide and horns. Kudu, blesbuck, springbuck, 2 impala skull and horns. 2 warthogs skull, tusks and bottom jaw.

Crate 1: 48" x 28" x 15" - 116lb volume.
Crate 2: 20" x 18" x13" - 26lb volume.

Trophy Solutions dip and pack $1557.
Condor Cargo/Delta air freight SA to CHI $1126.
Truck freight CHI to N/East Lower MI TBD (minimal).
Total cost should be ~$2800.

With my limited knowledge, this seems reasonable, to me. Anyone agree/disagree?

As usual, would appreciate your comments/feedback.

Thanks.

 

[MarkinMI]

...cargo left SA via J/burg...