You also have to seriously think about Customs clearance. You also need to make sure what you are sending is permissable. An obvious example, don't ship alcohol to UAE. A less obvious example, you need permission to ship a motorbike into Australia - don't even think about shipping it until you have permission!
Postage is fine if it doesn't weigh too much, but anything substantial and it is better to use a removal company. Container shipping is an alternative, but you then have to arrange pick up, delivery & Customs yourself.
I carried out local, national & International removals for 15 years - I know a little about it
