One way you can cut the amount it costs is to lessen what you actually take with you. Many people choose to sell the majority of their belongings and purchase new ones upon arrival in the destination. This reduces the stress of worrying about breakages, as well as the time it takes to pack everything and the cost of transporting it.
Only ship precious items that are irreplaceable, such as family heirlooms. By selling some of your unwanted possessions, you can earn a bit of money.
There are various ways that you can transport your baggage e.g. road, sea freight or airfreight. Shipping is by far the most cost-effective transportation method and it is much safer as you can track the shipment during its voyage.