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.

 

[jimbo1972]

Finally got the bill minus the US side for shipping by air from South Africa to Atlanta. I was expecting 5k all in so will be close when all the crying is done. At the end of the day it’s worth it to me, your mileage may vary. Only trophies I will bring back on my next trip will be an Eland shoulder mount, Cape Buffalo shoulder mount and a zebra rug.

 

[Letzhunt]

@jimbo1972
What was your crate weight and dimensions. Who are you using for shipping?

 

[Sabre]

@jimbo1972
What was your crate weight and dimensions. Who are you using for shipping?

His receipt says Rex Freight for shipping and Coppersmith for Import.

 

[Sabre]

Finally got the bill minus the US side for shipping by air from South Africa to Atlanta. I was expecting 5k all in so will be close when all the crying is done. At the end of the day it’s worth it to me, your mileage may vary. Only trophies I will bring back on my next trip will be an Eland shoulder mount, Cape Buffalo shoulder mount and a zebra rug. View attachment 697666

For 6 shoulder mounts and some euros and flat skins that doesn't seem too bad. If I recall correctly mine was only about $1,300 less for dip and pack.

What were the animals you had shoulder mounted?

 

[Hunt anything]

That’s not too bad but the volumetric weight and dimensions would help.
Are you picking the crate up at coppersmiths or having it trucked to your house?

 

[jimbo1972]

@jimbo1972
What was your crate weight and dimensions. Who are you using for shipping?

I will get the weight and measurements. Rex on the South African side and Coopersmith on the USA side

 

[jimbo1972]

That’s not too bad but the volumetric weight and dimensions would help.
Are you picking the crate up at coppersmiths or having it trucked to your house?

I will get the weight and measurements. Picking up at Atlanta.

 

[jimbo1972]

@jimbo1972
What was your crate weight and dimensions. Who are you using for shipping?

147 x 124 x 111cms actual weight 157kgs.

 

[jimbo1972]

@jimbo1972
What was your crate weight and dimensions. Who are you using for shipping?

That’s not too bad but the volumetric weight and dimensions would help.
Are you picking the crate up at coppersmiths or having it trucked to your house?

147 x 124 x 111cms actual weight 157kgs.

 

[Letzhunt]

Well I can certainly say that getting additional estimates is wise. I will be happy to share which ones I used for quotes and the end result but I will wait until I have my trophies before getting to descript. I will share all the details then but trust it was worth checking other places.

 

[davidg8480]

@Letzhunt can you at least list the different shipping transporters that you got estimates from without all the details?

 

[Slaton]

My wife, daughter and I returned from South Africa on the 15 of July 2024 and our taxidermy is scheduled to fly out on Monday the 14th 2025. 364 days after we left. We have two crates coming with all our animals. It is mostly euro and flat skins with 1 shoulder mount impala. I’ll pick up from Coppersmith in Atlanta and Condor is doing the shipping with Trophy Solutions in Polokwane handling the taxidermy.

 

[sjones42347]

I would like to know who you guys used on the Africa side to ship stuff? I had 6 shoulder mounts, 4-euro mounts, and 3 flat skins. Crate 228x125x104cm. Weight 207kg. It was packed extremely well and they utilized every portion of that crate they could, I was very impressed! I used express trophy services. I will probably not have a shipment this large ever again. For what I paid for shipping, I could have gone on another safari for plains game! But it also had a trophy for each kid and my wife in it, so it was a must. I know the living room looks amazing now and I am glad we did it. I can think of a few more mounts I would like to get someday, but it’ll probably be 1/2 at a time, maybe even just euro mounts. I’d just rather go back more often and have the experience and photos!

What did you pay for that? Thatll be similar to what I will beh aving shipped back once my trophies are ready