Cost to Ship Hemp Crude, Biomass, Flower, and Live Plants
Everyone has the same question about shipping; how much will it cost? So, lets make it simple by giving you an example shipment. For this example, we will be shipping 1 pallet (four 55 gallon drums shrink-wrapped to a standard size 40x48 pallet) from Medford OR to Denver CO. The weight will be 1000 kg’s plus the weight of the pallet.
The total distance is 1,311 miles and the ideal vehicle to ship this in is a dedicated Sprinter Van. Sprinter Vans can hold up to 3500-4000 lbs of weight and have the capacity of 3 pallets on average. They are more ideal than a box truck or a 53’ Dry van because they are not confined to the DOT’s drive times so they can cover 1000-1200 miles in a day. Not perfect for this shipment that is going 1,311 miles. Our driver would need 1.5 days to get to Denver safely. Sprinters are also dedicated, meaning they will only haul your products during the entirety of the shipment. No chance of trans-loading damage or other cargo puncturing a hole in one of your buckets/barrels. Once you load it into the van, it will not be touched until it arrives.
The line haul for a 53’ Dry Van as of August 12th , 2020 is at $3800 and $2900 for a box truck. Sprinters will cost you $1800 or possibly less if we have more availability. Drivers are educated on the commodity and will be given the proper paperwork to complete this shipment safely. Fide Freight will be watching over the shipment (day and night) to ensure a smooth delivery. When compared to LTL, sprinters may be more in cost, but the service they come with, damage and transit risk-mitigation, and expedited transit time may be beneficial in a time of uncertainty. You will know the final cost, you will know it will deliver, you will know that it will show up with no damage.
Other Things to Consider
- Distance.
- Location
- Capacity
- Insurance
Distance is a very important factor in price. Coast-to-coast shipments are cheaper per
mile than local runs. It is important to remember, whether you are going a long way or
running 50 miles down the road, you will still be paying for the driver’s time.
Location is another factor that impacts the price. We get a lot of shipments that pick up
in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other states that do not have a very dense population.
This can cause the rate to come up because drivers tend to be situated around bigger
cities where loads are most likely to appear. We would essentially have to pay them to
drive out and get the shipment (deadhead). This rule also applies to deliveries in remote
areas. If you are 200+ miles away from a major city, be prepared to pay a little more
than the usual rate.
Capacity is the final constraint to consider/understand. Drivers are constantly moving
all over the country. When you have a surplus in one city, then the price goes down. The
drivers will compete for loads. If you have a shortage of drivers in a city, then the price
goes up because the driver will have their pick of the lot. The highest paying freight will
be moved first.
Insurance has been a tricky subject for a lot of valued shippers. Most of the time,
carriers/logistics companies will boast about their $500,000, $1,000,000, or even
$2,000,000 insurance coverage. I think the real question is, can they put CBD Crude Oil,
Hemp Flower, or Biomass as the commodity on their certificates? Probably not. Most
insurance companies will fight tooth & nail before allowing hemp or CBD products onto
their list of approved commodities. Fide Freight has $100,000 in base cargo insurance
and have the ability to obtain up to $5,000,000 in coverage with a certificate showing
CBD Crude Oil, Hemp Flower, or Biomass. We come with complete transparency to help
you find the logistics solution you deserve. To see our insurance pricing, please visit our
Insurance Calculator here.
Conclusion
We hope that this article sheds some light on shipping crude oil, distillates, isolate, hemp flower,
biomass or any other CBD products. We are always fighting to get you the best price with the
best service. Fide is a family-owned and operated company with strong values on the
relationships we create. Give us a call and see how we can help you.
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Fide Freight Team
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