Furniture Shipping Cost from Bogota to Portland, Oregon

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 a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $100+ for ground services, varying widely with distance, carrier, speed, and dimensions, with FedEx/UPS Ground often around $40-$90+, USPS Ground Advantage being cheaper for shorter distances but limited, and faster/express options exceeding $100-$300+. Using comparison sites and considering flat-rate options for compact items can offer savings.

The cheapest way to ship bulky items involves using ground services like FedEx Ground or UPS Ground for heavier items (over ~20lbs), utilizing USPS Ground Advantage for lighter, large packages to save on dimensional weight, and always optimizing your box size to the smallest possible to reduce DIM pricing. For very large/heavy freight, FedEx Freight or specialized services are best, while third-party platforms like Pirate Ship offer discounted rates.