Furniture Shipping Cost from Istanbul to Saint Petersburg

The cheapest way to ship from Turkey to the USA is usually sea freight (ocean freight) for bulk/heavy items, though it's slow (weeks), using LCL (Less than Container Load) to share space. For smaller packages, compare carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS (especially Flat Rate boxes for heavy items fitting inside), often finding discounts via platforms like ParcelABC or Take and Ship for better rates than standard post, while services like Yollando help consolidate purchases for better per-item cost.

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 costs from the USA to Turkey vary widely, from around $20-$30 for small, slow packages to $70+ for fast, tracked services, depending heavily on weight, size, carrier (FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc.), and speed, with options like USPS First Class (cheaper, slower) or FedEx/DHL Express (faster, pricier). A 1lb package might cost $15-$30, while heavier items (5-10lbs) could range from $78 to over $100, with express options always costing more than economy.