Recent shipping prices

[Letzhunt]

Well then I might at least save $55 ..... it's a start.

 

[Letzhunt]

Would one think it would be worth it to check with other logistic companies for the shipping? $2283 for that size seem reasonable? Hell that's more than a round trip price for me and the have my luggage and have to feed my ass.

 

[Hunt anything]

Can’t hurt to shop around

 

[Letzhunt]

I will ask here but should likely ask in a separate thread for recommended shipping/ logistic companies.

 

[Sabre]

Just got an air freight quote for my trophies in South Africa to ship to Chicago.

Size 143x103x135cm or 56"x40"x53"
I assume this is length width and height in that order? It matters since I will pick I up in Chicago with my pickup truck.

331kg was calculated volume/size weight

Air freight $2283.90
Permits and docs. $235.00
CITES (?) $55.00
I don't have a CITES animal ?
Crate and packaging. $281.35
Carriage and transport$264.80
Facility and handling. $325.00
Carrier screening. $66.20
Liability protection. $131.18

This is US funds. Total $3,642.43

Unfortunately this of course is a lot more than expected or estimated back when I hunted in May of 2024.

Questions?
1. Should I look at other logistic companies just to compare?

2. Does this total seem accurate for a 331kg shipment?

3. I don think no would consider the ocean transport but it is $1400 cheaper. But I am in Indiana and air is to Chicago where I would pick it up and Ocean is to Houston of course. It also would not ship until Oct or November by ocean.

4. I know it's only $55 but is there a CITES fee if I don't have a CITES animal. No pigs or primates or big five.

Just got some sticker shock today considering that my hunt was around $7500 and all in my taxidermy and transport will be over $10,000.
Kudu pedestal mount without pedestal
Gemsbuck pedestal mount without pedestal
Impala shoulder mount
Zebra mount on Africa map board
Blue Wildebeest hide and skull
Impala skull
Blesbuck skull

The taxidermy looks good in the photos so happy there so far. I think it s mainly the air freight that is what is driving the prices but all the ancillary costs certainly add up.

I'm scheduled to return in 10 months but reconsidering what I would do with the trophies at these prices.
All thoughts welcome......

That price doesn't seem out of line from what I have seen lately. It also aligns with my price from recently as well.

Who told you it would be much cheaper and what was the price they gave you?

 

[Letzhunt]

I want to be clear that I wasn't quoted an amount previously just what I should expect as a total cost. It was $1200 to $1400 more than expected. Just thought it would be worth exploring others as it reportedly does help in some cases. Overall they know they have you so just saying OK is not what I choose to do. If it turns out to be minimal difference then OK but I want to know.

 

[Sabre]

I want to be clear that I wasn't quoted an amount previously just what I should expect as a total cost. It was $1200 to $1400 more than expected. Just thought it would be worth exploring others as it reportedly does help in some cases. Overall they know they have you so just saying OK is not what I choose to do. If it turns out to be minimal difference then OK but I want to know.

I always think it’s worthwhile to check around and get prices from a few places. Those prices are generally about what I’ve seen lately. If you do find much cheaper please update and let us know.