Shipping from Rhode Island to Niger

Shipping from the USA to Nigeria varies greatly by speed, from 1-3 business days for express air (DHL/FedEx) to 3-10 days for standard air, while sea freight takes much longer, from 2-6 weeks or more, including customs. Faster options are pricier but use services like UPS/DHL/FedEx; slower, budget options (USPS/economy carriers) take 1-2 weeks or more.

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.

Shipping a 40ft container from the USA to Nigeria generally costs $3,000 to over $9,000 USD, with current estimates (late 2025) often falling in the $3,300 - $9,500+ range, depending heavily on the departure port, shipping line, fuel surcharges, and specific service, but expect to budget for ocean freight plus local charges in Nigeria, say from $170k Naira (approx. $100-$150 USD) for port fees.

Shipping to Africa costs vary widely, from under $20 for small, slow packages via USPS, to $100+ for faster courier services like DHL/FedEx, to thousands for large freight containers (FCL) via ocean freight, depending on destination country, weight, size, speed (air vs. sea), and carrier. Expect around $25-$60 for small packages (1-2lbs) with USPS, $100-$200 for faster options, and $3,000+ for full containers, with prices fluctuating.

For the absolute cheapest shipping from the USA to Nigeria, USPS (especially Priority Mail for lighter items or Flat Rate) often wins for affordability, while Sea Freight (via freight forwarders like County Cargo or FEZ Delivery) is best for heavy or bulk items, though slower. For faster, door-to-door service, check rates with dedicated Nigeria-focused forwarders like Cargonaija or GIG Logistics and compare them with major carriers like FedEx and DHL.

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.