Mattress Shipping Cost from Cotonou to Durban

The "best" shipping company depends on your needs: USPS is great for cheap, lightweight domestic packages; UPS excels in reliable, guaranteed domestic deliveries (especially heavy items); FedEx is strong for fast, time-sensitive shipments and international tracking; and DHL is a top choice for speedy, global express shipping with excellent tracking. For < 1lb, USPS wins on price; for heavy/urgent, UPS/FedEx are better; for international, DHL is often superior.

Sea freight shipping typically takes 20 to 45 days for international shipments, but can range from a few days for short regional routes (like intra-Asia) to over two months for very long, complex journeys, heavily depending on distance, port congestion, seasonal peaks, and vessel speed (slow steaming). For instance, China to US West Coast might be 14-20 days, while China to Europe often takes 30-45 days.

Shipping a 40ft container to Ghana typically costs between $2,500 and $6,000 for ocean freight, but prices fluctuate widely based on origin (US, China, Dubai), fuel costs, port fees, and carrier, with potential extra charges for customs, VAT (15%), and local delivery in Ghana. For instance, from the US, it might average around $5,900, while from China, you might see rates from $2,800-$3,500, and from Dubai, closer to $2,800-$4,500.