Appliances Shipping Cost from Durban to Maputo

In terms of container shipping to the US, the prices can vary depending on the volume of your belongings and if they fit in a 20- or 40-foot container. In general, the range will be between 14,000 ZAR (or 490$) and 75,000 ZAR (5,200$) for a 20 feet container.

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.

Ocean freight transit times vary widely, from a few days for short routes (e.g., within a continent) to 4-8 weeks for transoceanic shipping, but often fall in the 20-45 day range globally, depending heavily on distance, port congestion, carrier reliability, and current events like Red Sea diversions, which can extend Asia-Europe routes significantly. Key factors include origin/destination, port-to-port vs. door-to-door, customs, and weather, with longer routes (Asia to North America) often taking 25-40+ days.