Why biomass ships by full truckload: 28–31 tons per trip

We ship biomass in full loads of 28–31 tons per trip and do not take part orders. That is not policy — it is the arithmetic of freight.

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Why full loads

Biomass occupies far more volume per ton than coal or oil, so freight is a major share of delivered cost rather than a detail.

Fuel, driver and vehicle depreciation barely change between a full truck and a half-full one — but cost per ton doubles. Order a half load and you still pay for the full run, divided across fewer tons.

Actual tonnage per trip

28–31 tons. That figure is not an estimate — it is a subtraction.

The legal ceiling is a gross weight of 50,500 kg for vehicle plus cargo. Subtract the truck's own tare weight from that ceiling and what remains is the payload. A lighter truck carries more under the same cap.

• Tare weight. The main variable. A few hundred kilos of difference changes the tons per trip.
• Product. Pellets are denser than chips and hit the weight limit before the body is full; chips usually fill the volume first.
• Route. Some have weight or bridge restrictions.

We do not inflate the figure to look better. If a load comes in at 28 tons, it is 28 tons, weighed at origin.

Settle these before scheduling

Tipping area. A dump trailer needs room to turn and to tip. A tight yard means a stake-body truck, which carries less. Tell us in advance so we send the right vehicle.

Gate hours. Many plants have restricted receiving windows. A truck arriving outside them and waiting overnight puts that cost into the next trip.

Frequency. Regular work lets us plan vehicles, so cost per ton is lower than ad-hoc ordering. Customers on a fixed schedule get better rates than customers who call when the pile runs low.

Storage. Calculate from daily consumption times days between deliveries, allowing for moisture and for the pile settling.

Lead time by distance

From the plant in Ratsada, Trang, neighbouring Phatthalung takes same-day delivery with several trips possible. Further provinces such as Chumphon or Narathiwat run 3–5 days and suit a planned schedule better than urgent orders.

See distances and lead times by province on the delivery coverage page.

Book a schedule

Tell us monthly consumption, the size of your tipping area, and your receiving hours, and we will build a cycle that matches your production. Call +66 92 392 2292.