[RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

[William Miller]

Friends:



I am sure all of you are aware of the skyrocketing costs for shipping.  I
get it that fuel prices are up and I want truckers to all earn a fair
wage.  However I can help but feel there might be some gouging.  For
instance, a $900 order for rail was quoted at $4,200 for shipping from
Oregon to the central coast of California.



Fortunately the vendor allowed me to arrange my own shipping.  I used a
website called Shiply and got a quote for just over $600 for the same
order.  The company I engaged, Globaltranz has been great in communicating
concisely and promptly with me and the vendor.



I think the beauty of using a broker is you can connect with shippers that
might be travelling the desired route already and can fit your order into
an LTL rig already on the road.



The order is not here yet but it is on the way and it appears the transit
is on time.



I hope this helps some of you in procuring the parts you need in a timely
and cost efficient manner.



William



Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com

CA Lic. 773985
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