Mattress Shipping Cost from Boston, Massachusetts to Addis Ababa

Shipping to Africa from the USA varies wildly, from ~$20-$60 for small, light packages via USPS/budget couriers (weeks/months) to $100s for faster services (FedEx/UPS), and much cheaper per pound for large cargo via ocean freight ($0.50-$1.20/kg), depending heavily on destination (South Africa vs. Kenya), speed, size, weight, and chosen carrier like FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, or freight forwarders.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

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).