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Air Freight vs Ocean Freight in Taxidermy
We get the best possible rates for your taxidermy export either by air or ocean freight
Traditionally ocean freight has always been seen as the more economic version of shipping your taxidermy back to the United States. Today we’re finding that the cost between air freight and ocean freight are fairly similar, so given the choice, we would naturally err on the side of air freight.
Please keep in mind, dip and pack shipments cannot go by ocean freight because there is a percentage of salt in the skins. The salt draws the moisture, and if we were to send by ocean freight, by the time they get to the final destination they would probably be mouldy and the hair would start to fall out, we really don’t want that. So, the dip and pack shipments would have to go by air freight.
Taxidermy is processed and is more resilient, and therefore can go by ocean freight. So, if you have a large consignment and we are able to fill a container, this is a good option and we do sometimes get tremendous rates.
Air freight nowadays is a competitive industry. We, as an international taxidermy are here to make sure that we get the best possible rates on the export of your trophies, either by sea or by air freight.
In an effort to simplify the hunter's taxidermy experience, no matter where you hunt in the world, Splitting Image Taxidermy logistical team will manage every step of your trophy’s raw preparation, export, import, clearance and delivery to your chosen taxidermy studio. With one point of contact, your entire trophy management and taxidermy experience is managed on your behalf and ensure that you are communicated with throughout the process.
By following the Splitting Image Taxidermy 5 simple steps , you are ensured that we will manage your taxidermy process from the very beginning. Utilising the tags supplied in the Splitting Image Taxidermy "Taxidermy Information Pack", as well as the "Taxidermy and Shipping Instruction Sheet" provided, you are assured that your trophies will be well marked and that clear instruction is given to your outfitter.
Lost trophies are only one of many pitfalls of inexperience or unscrupulous outfitters, professional hunters, safari companies and Taxidermists alike. What may seem like a bargain hunt or a cheap deal on taxidermy may end up costing you everything the hunt was worth and more. Please take the time to contact us and allow us to assist in making sure your investment is safe.
South Africa Studio
Taxidermy to a South African studio takes 8 to 10 months from the date of deposit to complete and dispatch to our shipping agents. Dip and Pack will take 3 months from the date of full payment to be dispatched to the shipping agents for export to your preferred Taxidermist.
Transfer of your raw prepared trophies to one of Splitting Image Taxidermy preferred service providers in North America and Europe takes 2 months from the date of order confirmation and deposit.
North America and Europe Studio
Taxidermy to North America and Europe takes between 6 and 8 months from the date that tanning is completed to dispatch to the hunter. Custom projects that include dioramas, scenic designs and murals may take longer.
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