Let’s break down all you need to know about container shipping costs to save you time and money on your move.
To give an idea, we gathered the costs to ship to the different continents. The estimates are based on using a full-container load to transport household goods valued at $25,000 through the sea, departing from New York (port-to-port).
Destination | 20ft Container |
North America | $1216 – $3414 |
South America | $1985 – $7195 |
Europe | $1,440 – $7,805 |
Africa | $4,980 – $7,985 |
Oceania | $4,685 – $15,610 |
Asia | $3,025 – $4,220 |
Destination | 40ft Container |
North America | $1,519 – $4,267 |
South America | $3,690 – $8,460 |
Europe | $1440 – $21855 |
Africa | $5,860 – $9,395 |
Oceania | $7,805 – $23,415 |
Asia | $3,555 – $4,965 |
Shipping containers can be quite expensive. The distance, size of the container or additional services will be direct factors that influence your final price.
If you want to reduce costs, sharing a container with other users is a cheap alternative, as you will share not only the space but the costs.
20ft and 40ft are the most popular sizes for moves. Not sure which one fits best for your needs? Keep reading.
A 20ft container can generally hold the contents of a three-bedroom property.
These measures are 19’4″ length, 7’9″ width, and 7’10” height. These types of containers can hold around 63,500 pounds of goods.
In a 40ft container, you can generally hold the contents of a four-bedroom and up property.
These measures translate to a 40′ length, 8′ width, and 8’6″ height. These types of containers can hold around 57,600 pounds of goods.
Also known as FCL, a full container means that you will have an entire container for yourself when moving. It is pricier, but it’s the best option if you’re moving a large amount of belongings.
If you need some extra information when planning your move abroad, we recommend checking out the pages below and the FAQs section.