Shipping from Louisiana to Turkmenistan

Message board to keep postal customers informed of changes to mailing standards, services, and prices. Effective December 12, 2025, the Postal Service will suspend international mail acceptance to South Sudan and Turkmenistan until further notice due to unavailable transportation.

Shipping a 20 lb package costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS, FedEx, USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can range from $13 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on the carrier, speed, and distance (zone). USPS Ground Advantage is often economical, while faster FedEx/UPS options like Next Day Air become much pricier, and sometimes splitting into lighter boxes (under 20 lbs) can be cheaper with USPS.

DHL Express delivers across Turkmenistan, including to Ashgabat, Türkmenabat, Dashoguz, and Mary. If you're sending a parcel to Turkmenistan, DHL Express offers a secure and efficient delivery network to help ensure it arrives safely.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $80+ for ground services, depending heavily on distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use your own box or flat-rate options, with USPS often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive for longer hauls, though expect added handling fees for over 50 lbs. Expect around $38-$65 (USPS Ground), $42-$72 (UPS Ground), or $41-$70 (FedEx Ground) for typical cross-country routes, plus potential surcharges.

Bilateral Economic Relations The United States and Turkmenistan have a most favored nation trade agreement. The U.S. Government considers the Soviet-era dual taxation convention to continue to be in effect and applicable between the United States and Turkmenistan.

VPNs are illegal in Turkmenistan and are usually blocked as soon as the authorities identify them. There is a single state-owned mobile telephone provider, Altyn Asyr, which uses the TM CELL brand. Altyn Asyr does not provide a roaming service and the quality of the network is low.

What is the Difference Between UPS and USPS? Generally, USPS is designed to ship smaller packages and mail quickly and cost-effectively, while UPS is more affordable for shipping larger parcels worldwide.