Cannabis may be a multibillion-dollar industry right now, but it is still in it’s growing stages. Add to the fact that several states still have cannabis illegal or restricted under the medical marijuana programs, and we can see that the industry has not even begun to thrive as it genuinely could
The transportation and storage of cannabis is an essential operation for the entire industry. Growers need someone to take their crop to market, and dispensaries need to have various supplies they can access and count on.
In the United States, several logistics companies supply marijuana dispensaries, farms, and experimental labs with the supplies that they need. In this article, a few essential logistics companies have been found, and you can learn about their operations and goals below.
Hardcar
While Hardcar is not a cannabis only logistics and distribution company, it does have a department that specializes in it. Hardcar knows that cannabis products are costly compared to other consumable items. Because of the knowledge, they take it upon themselves to create a secure delivery and storage system. Hardcar also offers cash transportation and delivery, as many dispensaries and growers rely on cash instead of credit cards or loans. Hardcar has a fleet of armored trucks that ensure a safe trip and arrival of products. This company may be more expensive than others because of its heightened security measures.
Wavy
Based in California, Wavy is set to be the Amazon of pot. The company prides itself on using the lastest technology to make payments easier for both their customers and their growers. In 2018, they received more than $5 million from investors to improve operations and expand their business. Wavy is also known to be a company that takes good care of its employees and grants them many perks that you won’t see in a traditional corporation, like dental benefits, life insurance, unlimited vacation, and casual dress policy.
Nabis
Based in California, this company is one of the largest companies in the nation as it serves more than 100 dispensaries up and down the state. Their cannabis is sold wholesale, and the CEO was also recognized in Forbes in their Forbes Under 30 issue. They are continually revolutionizing their business by embracing both technology and high-quality customer service. Nabis is also acquiring established dispensaries to both streamline their distribution system and create their own dispensary chains. Which is an invaluable idea that will allow them to dominate, even in a massive state like California.
US law doesn’t allow for mail companies like FedEx, USP, or the USPS to ship cannabis or cannabis products via the mail.
But one huge problem that these logistics companies are facing is the federal law stating that cannabis cannot be transported across state lines. This law is single-handedly keeping the cannabis industry from expanding into a significant sector in the United States. Growers, distributors, and regular civilians all cannot take cannabis, in any form, across state lines. This law also holds up if the state they are entering is a legalized or medical marijuana state.
In conclusion
Many logistical companies in the US specialize in marijuana and marijuana mixed products. These logistics companies are making a name for themselves and growing at a fast rate. Nabis is even building its own network of growers, distributions sites, and dispensaries across California. When the federal law against state lines transportation is finally removed, the cannabis industry will experience a period of strain, as growers will be able to look for dispensaries anywhere and dispensaries will be able to drop their nearby growers in favor of farther one that is higher quality.
