Furniture Shipping Cost from Istanbul to Lome

Shipping from Turkey to the USA varies widely by speed and weight, from around $13-$20 for small parcels (1-2kg) via express to much less per kg for large air cargo ($3.25-$3.5/kg over 250kg), with sea freight being cheapest but slowest (weeks). Expect costs for typical e-commerce packages (1-10kg) to range from $10-$100+, while heavier or bulk items use freight, with express options like DHL/FedEx costing more but delivering in days, versus slower postal services or sea freight.

Izmir-based Arkas Line (including its feedering arm EMES) leads the league of the largest Turkish container operators with a gap of 61% or 21,400 teu over second ranked Akkon Lines. Arkas Line has by far the longest history of all Turkish carriers, dating back to 1902, when the company was founded by Gabriel J.B.

Shipping from Turkey to the USA varies greatly by method: Air freight is fastest (1-5 days, depending on express vs. standard), while sea freight is much slower (2-5 weeks/15-50 days) but cheaper, with transit times often 15-30 days, excluding customs delays which can add more time. Express courier services (like FedEx, DHL) get packages there in 1-3 business days, while economy options take 2-9 days, and ocean freight can range from 2 to 5 weeks or more, depending on port congestion and customs clearance.