Shipping from Wisconsin to Sao Tome and Principe

Shipping from the USA to South Africa costs vary widely, from around $20-$40 for small, slow shipments (USPS First Class/Priority) to $40-$100 for faster courier services (UPS/FedEx Economy), and upwards of $150+ for expedited, tracked international priority (FedEx/UPS Priority), with costs depending heavily on weight, speed, and courier, with Sea Freight being cheapest for bulk. Expect slower services like USPS to take weeks, while express couriers like DHL/FedEx/UPS offer 2-5 day delivery.

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.

UPS international shipping times vary widely by service, from 1-3 business days for urgent needs (Worldwide Express Plus/Express/Freight) to 2-7+ business days for less critical items (Worldwide Expedited/Standard/Economy), depending on origin, destination, and speed chosen, with factors like customs clearance affecting final delivery.

The best international shipping companies depend on your needs, with DHL, FedEx, and UPS leading for fast, reliable express delivery, while USPS is often cheapest for small, lightweight items, and freight forwarders like DB Schenker handle large shipments. DHL excels globally with extensive networks, FedEx offers strong US-to-international options, UPS provides diverse speeds, and USPS is budget-friendly.

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.