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Rob Run Cargo Workbench: Unlock, Cost and Open Times

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Quick answer

The Cargo Workbench opens shipments at your base instead of selling them to the Smuggler, and you need a rented plot. According to one guide, you research it for $5,000 and buy it from the Black Market for $15,000.

As of November 13, 2026. The function is confirmed officially; prices and timers come from one fan guide and may be out of date.

What it does

The Cargo Workbench opens shipments at your base instead of selling them to the Smuggler. You need a rented plot first (see the base guide). Kefir also said in its October 16 post that you can set cargo found in a location to open, which is part of the workbench mechanic.

Unlock and cost (single source)

GamerBlurb says you research it through the Shipments menu (H) for $5,000, then buy it from the Black Market (Lenny or the base laptop) for a listed $15,000. It is Uncommon and takes a 2x2 space.

Open times: sources differ

GamerBlurb lists 30 minutes for suitcases, electronics crate, weapon parts and valuable cargo, and 60 minutes for the portable safe and expensive safe. A search summary of another site said 10 seconds to 60 minutes, which we could not open to check. The shortest times are therefore unconfirmed.

Slots

GamerBlurb says the bench has 2 cargo slots and 2 speed-up slots. Station slots by building are Trailer 1, Small House 2, Mansion 3 and Workshop 4, also single-source.

Related changes

In the November 4 patch, Kefir raised pay for dismantling and selling shipments, lowered drop rates and lengthened dismantling. A related item, the Cargo Sheet, reportedly needs a level 2+ settlement, 410 years of jail time and $50,000 research, and 12 deliveries to the Smuggler fill it (GamerBlurb, single source). See also what you keep after a wipe.

Not officially confirmed yet

Independent confirmation of prices and timers.

Sources

Related guides

FAQ

What does the Cargo Workbench do?

It lets you open shipments at your base instead of selling them to the Smuggler.

Do I need a special bench for contraband?

According to GamerBlurb, yes. Contraband needs a separate Contraband Workbench.