Shipping Cost from Columbus, Ohio to Cape Town

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

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 from the USA to South Africa involves choosing between fast couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) for quicker, pricier delivery (days), or slower, cheaper options like sea freight (weeks/months) or USPS for budget-conscious shipments, with costs varying significantly by speed, weight, and size, requiring careful attention to South African customs ( DA 59 forms, duties for high-value goods) and potential import codes for frequent shippers.