The Average Cost of Shipping
Transportation costs for bulk olive oil can range anywhere from $75 (across town) to $600 (across the country) per pallet. Think about where your olive oil will be shipping from (also known as the FOB point) when you’re determining a delivered cost.
Some suppliers will take care of all of the shipping arrangements for you. Because they do so many deliveries, freight carriers will often charge them a lower cost than an individual can find. You can coordinate an order pick up from most suppliers’ warehouses as well.
Avoid Factors That Increase Shipping Cost
Any special delivery arrangements may cost extra. Here are the most common that you should try to avoid if possible.
- Lift Gate (lowers the pallet from the back of the truck, if no fork lift/loading dock available)
- Delivery Appointment
- Specific Delivery Hours
- Residential or Home location