What is the cheapest way to send books to the Middle East?

We are moving there, and need to send some of our kids books, reference books, etc.

What is the cheapest way to send books to the Middle East?
http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immc2_019.ht...





This is the US Postal Service site with information or call your postal office and ask, specifically about sending books in "M" bags.
Reply:Try DHL, they have years of Mideast shipping experience.





Or you can go through a container shipping company, in that case you should check with whatever company you will be working for (they will have this information because they are likely to have transferred many employees).
Reply:It depends which country you are sending to. Some Middle East countries have poor mail service so even a regular letter would take forever to get to you. Sometimes it is not the mistake of the postal service, but customs authorities. Personally, I would prefer one of the following:





1. Registered air mail


2. Expedited air mail


3. Express mail (like DHL, FedEx, etc.)


4. Air freight forwarders


5. If you are not in a hurry, you can try also surface freight forwarders (usaully by sea).
Reply:royal mail parcel post is the one i would use . or why not take them with you.