Mattress Shipping Cost from Taipei to Montreal

While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean freight, air freight connects the world faster, cutting Taiwan - Canada freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only three days by air cargo. International air freight and express freight shipments are not the same things.

Shipping from Taiwan to the US varies wildly by speed and volume, from around $30 for small USPS envelopes to $5-$12/kg for air freight, and hundreds to thousands of dollars for container loads (FCL/LCL), with options like DHL/FedEx offering fast but pricier courier service compared to postal, or ocean freight for bulk/heavy goods. Expect to pay roughly $100-$150 for a 1-3kg parcel via express, while air freight can drop to $10-$20/kg for 100kg+ shipments, and 20ft containers start around $2,000-$3,500+, depending on market rates.

The cheapest way to ship a mattress involves compressing it (if foam/memory foam) into a smaller box using a vacuum sealer and using USPS Ground Advantage or FedEx/UPS Ground for budget carriers, but always compare quotes, as prices vary by distance and carrier, often favoring FedEx/UPS for heavier items unless it's a short distance where USPS might win, using services like Shiply or Freight for large/heavy items if DIY fails.