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Find the most up-to-date price on container shipping prices from South Africa to popular destinations.
Depending on how many belongings you’re moving, you’ll want to decide between a 20ft or 40ft Container. Find below the container shipping rates from Cape Town:
| Moving to | 20ft Container Cost |
| Australia | R155,000 |
| Netherlands | R165,000 |
| New Zealand | R155,000 |
| UAE | R125,000 |
| UK | R155,000 |
| USA | R280,000 |
Disclaimer: These figures are averages and are merely estimates.
| Moving to | 40ft Container Cost |
| Australia | R235,000 |
| Netherlands | R225,000 |
| New Zealand | R235,000 |
| UAE | R195,000 |
| UK | R195,000 |
| USA | R380,000 |
Disclaimer: These figures are averages and are merely estimates.
There are two main types of shipment arrangements: FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load). The difference? In the latter, you’ll be sharing your space with other people moving.
This method is more expensive, as you’re paying for the use of the whole container. This is preferable if you have enough belongings to at least fill half of the container.
If you’re moving a small amount of household goods, this is a cost-effective option. With Less than Container Load, you only use a portion of a container and only pay for the space that you use, thus saving you money on your container shipping cost.
The disadvantages of a shared container are that the delivery times can take longer due to more stops and you may have volume and weight restrictions.
Take a look at the best international container shipping companies and compare your options for moving a container to your destination.
Request up to 5 free quotes, compare container shipping costs between companies and find what meets your needs.
Not sure how much space you’ll need to ship your items? Here’s a comparison of what would fit in 20ft and 40ft shipping containers:
The inside dimensions of a 20ft container are 6.1m x 2.4m x 2.6m.
This is one of the two standard sizes for shipping a container. It can hold a volume of less than 33m³, making it a good option when shipping a 2- or 3-bedroom house.
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Request quotes for a 20ft containerThe size of a 40ft shipping container is 12.2m x 2.4m x 2.6m.
It can hold up to 76 m³ of volume, which can be a right fit for those with a house larger than 3 bedrooms.
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Request quotes for a 40ft containerWe hope you found this page informative and that you have a better grasp of what container shipping prices entail. Keep reading to find the FAQs and more moving resources that may help you.
