Appliances Shipping Cost from Libreville to Lome

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.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

The cheapest method for sending goods overseas is ocean freight (sea shipping), especially for large, heavy, or bulk cargo, because it's significantly more cost-effective per unit than air freight, though much slower. For smaller parcels, courier services (UPS, FedEx, DHL) might be better, but for large volumes, container shipping by sea is the clear winner for budget-conscious international transport.