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Save time and money on your move by learning all about container shipping prices to send your belongings abroad. We cover costs, container sizes, shipping methods, and more.
Shipping your belongings internationally can be expensive. Distance, weight, and size of the shipment will be the main cost factors.
For your cost-efficiency, choosing the right size of a container is key. There are two main container types, 20 and 40-feet. We’ve broken down the costs for 20-foot and 40-foot containers to different continents:
| 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 |
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The least expensive way to send goods overseas is by sharing a container with other users. You will share not only the space but the costs.
Also known as FCL, a full container means that you will have an entire container for yourself when moving. It is pricier, but ideal if you’re moving a large amount of belongings.
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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.
