Compare estimated shipping costs for any international route. Enter your weight, dimensions, and get instant estimates for all methods.
Dimensions optional — used to check if volumetric weight is higher than actual weight.
Shipping costs between any two countries depend on weight, dimensions, distance, and which method you choose. Here's what to realistically expect for the most common trade lanes and shipping methods.
DHL, FedEx, and UPS charge on chargeable weight — whichever is higher between actual weight and volumetric weight. Rates vary by lane, but rough 2025 benchmarks per chargeable kg:
Air freight via freight forwarder is typically 40–60% cheaper than express for 50kg+ shipments:
LCL sea freight is priced per cubic meter (CBM). One CBM = 1m × 1m × 1m:
Sea freight is always cheaper per kg for heavy shipments — typically 5–10× less than air. But it takes 20–40 days vs 5–10 days for air. For time-sensitive goods or under 100kg, air freight usually wins on overall value.
Volumetric weight = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 5000 for air freight, ÷ 6000 for DHL/FedEx. If your box is large but light, you pay for the space it takes up — not the actual weight. This catches many importers off guard on bulky items like pillows or empty containers.
No. Shipping cost covers transport only. Import duties and taxes are separate, paid to the destination country's customs authority. Use our Import Duty Calculator to estimate these.