Mattress Shipping Cost from Norwalk, Connecticut to Cairo

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 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.

Shipping from the USA to Egypt involves choosing between fast but pricey air freight (2-6 days) or slower, cheaper ocean freight (weeks), using carriers like DHL, FedEx, UPS, or USPS for smaller parcels, and being aware of mandatory Egyptian customs rules, especially the Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) system for commercial shipments, requiring registration via CargoX/Nafeza for ACID numbers on documents. Options range from budget (USPS First Class) to express (DHL Express, UPS Worldwide Saver).