Shipping Cost from Jakarta to Douala

Upright Piano Shipping Costs Upright pianos, being more compact, cost less to ship internationally. On average, you'll pay between $2,000 to $5,000 for overseas shipping of an upright piano. This price typically includes basic packing, transportation, and standard insurance.

Transporting a piano requires careful preparation, the right equipment (dolly, blankets, straps), and help to lift and move it, typically by tilting it onto a four-wheel dolly, securing it, and rolling it onto a ramp into a truck, using leg power, not back, and then securing it for transit, with grand pianos often moved on their side. For a safe move, measure paths, protect the piano with blankets, use proper lifting techniques (knees bent), and secure it in the truck to prevent shifting.

Professional movers have thick blankets that protect these finishes. They have straps that are cinched snugly over these pads to protect any movement of the piano against any sharp surface.