and a container only costs US$2200 or so, maybe $3K for a big one...
You may need to do a bit more homework on that...the ocean freight is only the start of a big shopping list of charges
Expect something like below
Dissassembly
Packing
Cartage
Export Entry (Customs)
Origin Charges (USA) e.g. ports terminal handling, forklift, wharfage
Insurance (Maritime)
Freight
CABAF
Documents - Carrier Bill of Lading
Documents - House Bill of Lading
Maritime Security
Destination Charges (AUS) e.g. terminal handling charges, forklift, wharfage
Delivery Order
Customs Clearance
MAF/Quartantine/AQIS
Cartage
Unpack
Reassembly
Deal with a professional logistics company so there are no hidden surprises with charges.
PM me if you need any more info re ocean freighting of aircraft