Haulage - per tonne versus per metre 3 ?

[arboriculturist]

As we all know, some Hauliers charge delivery per tonne for freshly felled timber, whereas they charge per cubic metre for timber that has been stacked roadside; for say 12 months.

 

This can make a significant difference to the ' Haulage cost per m3', based on 8 wheeler loads.

 

Has anyone taken the time to calculate if they 'generally' find one method of charging far more economical than another? (appreciated there are many variables)

 

Any replies most welcome.

[arboriculturist]

As we all know, some Hauliers charge delivery per tonne for freshly felled timber, whereas they charge per cubic metre for timber that has been stacked roadside; for say 12 months.

 

This can make a significant difference to the ' Haulage cost per m3', based on 8 wheeler loads.

 

Has anyone taken the time to calculate if they 'generally' find one method of charging far more economical than another? (appreciated there are many variables)

 

Any replies most welcome.

 

Stacked roadside for more than 6 months and the price seems to go up by up to 20%.

[Billy68]

In my experience the haulier set the price by the ton

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Tonne for hardwood, m3 for softwood; generally.

 

That's what I've been led to believe...

[Billy68]

Find yourself a timber haulier you can work with they have to make a living as well.

[arboriculturist]

Find yourself a timber haulier you can work with they have to make a living as well.

 

I can work with all the Hauliers I encounter - just seeking views of others in the business

[slack ma girdle]

24.65 tons of saw logs (larch) £1040, which equals 31.5 m3 or £1260.

 

I know how i am going to to sell them.

[arboriculturist]

24.65 tons of saw logs (larch) £1040, which equals 31.5 m3 or £1260.

 

I know how i am going to to sell them.

 

Sorry - could you elaborate ?

[slack ma girdle]

Sorry - could you elaborate ?

 

It means that i get £200 more per load.

[arboriculturist]

It means that i get £200 more per load.

 

Thanks for that