Furniture Shipping Cost from Yokohama to Berlin

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 to Germany costs anywhere from about $1.70 for a standard letter (USPS) to $20-$100+ for packages, depending heavily on weight, speed (express vs. economy), carrier (USPS, DHL, FedEx, UPS), and size, with lighter, slower options being cheaper (e.g., $13-$20 for 2-3 lbs, 1-2 weeks) and heavier/faster services costing much more (e.g., $40-$100+ for 3-5 day delivery). Always use an online calculator with your specific package details for accuracy.

International shipping from Japan involves using carriers like Japan Post, FedEx, or DHL, with Japan Post often cheapest for smaller parcels via options like EMS (fast), Airmail, or slow Surface Mail, requiring online label creation with English details and QR codes at the post office for customs. For buying goods online, proxy services like tenso.com give you a Japanese address to forward items. Key steps include checking contents for restrictions, filling customs forms (English is best!), choosing speed vs. cost, and getting tracking.