Shipping from Missouri to Mozambique

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.

First-Class Mail International letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever ® stamp, which currently costs $1.70 and never expires, even if the postage price goes up. For large envelopes (flats) up to 15.994 oz., postage prices vary based on weight and destination, starting from $3.15.

US international shipping costs vary widely but start low for small items ( USPS from ~$3 for documents, $18 for <4lb packages ) and increase with weight, speed, and destination, with major carriers like FedEx and UPS offering faster, pricier options (often $100+ for heavier parcels) versus USPS's economical choices, requiring calculators for accurate quotes.

The cheapest way to ship internationally depends on package size, but generally, USPS First-Class Package International is best for lightweight items (under 4 lbs), while sea freight (LCL) is cheapest for large shipments or moving belongings, albeit slower. For a balance of cost and speed, consider carrier discount platforms like Easyship, ShipStation, Stamps.com that offer significant discounts on services from major carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

The largest and most developed port is the Port of Maputo, which is operated by the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), a joint venture between CFM and Dubai Port World.

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.

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.

Shipping to Africa from the USA varies wildly, from ~$20 for small, slow USPS packages to $100s for faster couriers or large freight, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and specific African country/city, with options like USPS (cheapest/slowest), DHL/FedEx/UPS (fast/pricier), and ocean freight (bulk/cheapest per kg). Expect under $50 for a 1-2 lb package via economy, while a 25lb box could be $170-$300+ depending on the carrier and service.