Shipping from Maine to Sao Tome and Principe

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.

Full Container Load (FCL) Rates: 20-foot Container: $2,800-$3,500 to major West African ports. 40-foot Container: $4,900-$5,850 depending on destination and season. 40-foot High Cube: $5,200-$6,100 for extra height requirements.

Sending a package to Africa costs anywhere from under $20 for lightweight items via USPS to over $100 for heavier or faster shipments, depending heavily on weight, destination country (e.g., South Africa vs. Cameroon), speed, and carrier (USPS, DHL, UPS, private freight). Expect to pay around $18-$25 for small, light packages, while heavier items (1-20 lbs) can range from $30-$80+, with air cargo for bulk being cheaper per pound but requiring high minimums.

What countries can you not ship to from the US? Certain countries, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, and Crimea (Ukraine), are banned from US shipping due to export restrictions and sanctions. If your country is on the list, US stores and Global Shopaholics cannot ship there.

Generally, the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe is a very safe place for travellers to visit. There is very little violent crime on the islands, and violent crimes like armed robberies and rapes are still rare. Visitors can safely walk around the streets of the capital at practically any time of the day or night.

For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your shipping costs are upfront.

50 lb package shipping costs: Summary The cheapest way to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is the USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day, which costs $374.75. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Ground services is $83.32. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is $462.78.

USPS First Class International is the cheapest for parcels under 4.4 lbs—but it's slow and lacks insurance. GlobalPost Economy offers better tracking at similar pricing and supports more destinations. UPS & FedEx offer faster delivery and better tracking, with steep discounts available via ShipStation.