Furniture Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to St. Louis, Missouri

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 typically takes 1-3 days for express/air couriers (like DHL Express, FedEx Priority) and 2-4 weeks for standard/postal services, but can range from a few days to over a month depending heavily on the chosen method (air vs. sea freight), carrier, customs, and current global conditions; expect 4-6 weeks for slow sea freight and potentially longer with postal services.

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.