Furniture Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to Louisville, Kentucky

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 Germany to the USA costs anywhere from under €10 for small, slow items up to hundreds for heavy or express freight, with typical small packages around €30-€80 via DHL/FedEx/UPS for 1-5 day delivery, depending heavily on weight, speed (express vs. economy), dimensions, carrier, and if it's commercial/personal; for very heavy or palletized goods, air freight might be $1,400+ while sea freight is cheaper but slower.

Local shipping costs between $300 and $800 per piece, while international rates range from $1,000 to $4,500 per item. Professional moving companies charge $25 to $50 per person per hour. If you want someone to pack your belongings before moving them, expect to pay an additional $150 to $750 for packing services.