Furniture Shipping Cost from Johannesburg to Tallinn

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 furniture overseas is often not worth it unless pieces are high-quality, expensive, or deeply sentimental, as costs (thousands of dollars) usually outweigh the benefit, especially when good, affordable local options exist and appliances/electronics rarely work due to power/signal issues, making selling and buying new often the better, fresher start. Weigh the high cost of shipping (potentially $3,000-$10,000+) against replacement costs and the emotional value, factoring in the destination's climate and local furniture availability.

In terms of container shipping to the US, the prices can vary depending on the volume of your belongings and if they fit in a 20- or 40-foot container. In general, the range will be between 14,000 ZAR (or 490$) and 75,000 ZAR (5,200$) for a 20 feet container.