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Container shipping services to and from the Canary Islands offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to and from Canary Islands with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Canary Islands.

Shipping a container to and from Canary Islands has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to the Canary Islands.

Ship a container to & from the Canary Islands

Ship a container to the major ports in Canary Islands: Port of Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto de San Sebastián de La Gomera, Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura, Puerto de Arrecife Lanzarote, Puerto de Santa Cruz de La Palma, Puerto de la Estaca El Hierro

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Canary Islands?

  • How much does it cost to ship a container to Canary Islands, the average price to ship a container to Canary Islands is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
  • The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Canary Islands ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in Canary Islands.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Canary Islands, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Canary Islands is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Canary Islands ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Canary Islands, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Canary Islands is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Canary Islands ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Canary Islands:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Canary Islands in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Canary Islands.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

How long does it take to ship a container to Canary Islands?

The average transit time to ship a container to Canary Islands is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Canary Islands:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Canary Islands from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 10 2250€
Europe Spain Valencia Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 8 2000€
Europe Spain Algeciras Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 6 1850€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 15 2450€
North America United States New York Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35 $4550
North America United States Miami Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 40 $4850
North America United States Los Angeles Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 45 $5850
North America United States Houston TX Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 38 $4850
Asia China Shanghai Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 40 $3850
Asia China Guangzhou Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35 $3250
Asia China Shenzhen Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35 $3250
Asia China Hong Kong Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35 $3250

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Canary Islands:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Canary Islands is the route from New York United States to Port of Gran Canaria with an average transit time from 35 to 40 shipping days. The next and one of the fastest route to ship your ocean container to Canary Islands is from Valencia Spain to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, with an average transit time of 12 to 15 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Canary Islands:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Canary Islands is from the port of Shanghai China, with an estimated average transit time between 40 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Los Angeles USA, with an average transit time of 40 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Canary Islands?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Canary Islands?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Canary Islands is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Canary Islands

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Canary Islands with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Canary Islands for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canary Islands.

Container shipping service to Canary Islands Type of container Ocean freight rates to Canary Islands:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Halifax to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2850 20FT
average price from: $4850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Canary Islands?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Canary Islands, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Canary Islands is from 35 to 50 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands is from 1150€ to 2500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Canary Islands

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Canary Islands for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canary Islands.

Container shipping service to Canary Islands Type of container Ocean freight rates to Canary Islands:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €2500 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands is from 8 to 15 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands is from 1150 € to 3500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Canary Islands

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Canary Islands for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canary Islands.

Container shipping service to Canary Islands Type of container Ocean freight rates to Canary Islands:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1450 20FT
average prices from: €1650 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1450 20FT
average prices from: €1650 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €2500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1650 20FT
average prices from: €1850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €2150 20FT
average prices from: €3500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €3500 20FT
average prices from: €4500 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1650 20FT
average prices from: €2000 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Canary Islands. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1650 20FT
average prices from: €1850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Canary Islands is from 8 days to 25 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Canary Islands?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Canary Islands?, the average price to ship a container from China to Canary Islands is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Canary Islands

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Canary Islands with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Canary Islands for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canary Islands.

Container shipping service to Canary Islands Type of container Ocean freight rates to Canary Islands:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Canary Islands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1550 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Canary Islands?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Canary Islands, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Canary Islands is from 25 to 42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands?, the average price to ship a container from the Canary Islands is from $1850 to $6850 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from the Canary Islands

These are the average prices to ship a container from the Canary Islands with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in The Canary Islands for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments from Canary Islands to overseas.

Container shipping service from Canary Islands Type of container Ocean freight rates from Canary Islands:
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to the USA 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $4850 20FT
average prices from: $6850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Mexico 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $4850 20FT
average prices from: $5850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Canada 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $4850 20FT
average prices from: $6850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Spain 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $1850 20FT
average prices from: $2850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Belgium 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Germany 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to France 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Portugal 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Netherlands 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Italy 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to The United Kingdom 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Uruguay 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from the Canary Islands to Argentina 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $2850 20FT
average prices from: $3850 40FT

Price factor to ship a container to Canary Islands:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Canary Islands from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Canary Islands, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Canary Islands, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Canary Islands from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Canary Islands from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Canary Islands. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Canary Islands?

To export and then import a container to Canary Islands via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $450 USD to $4850 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Canary Islands, plus import fees from Canary Islands customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Canary Islands, which will be an average of 1.84% to 11% tariffs + 7% European customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Canary Islands. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Canary Islands when it is established by some Canary Islands regulations for imports without taxes to Canary Islands. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Canary Islands.

Can i import cargo via container to Canary Islands?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Canary Islands from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Canary Islands from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Canary Islands Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Canary Islands.

What documents are needed for customs in Canary Islands?

The requirements to import into Canary Islands are to present the commercial invoice translated into English and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Canary Islands:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Canary Islands
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Canary Islands
  • Canary Islands Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Canary Islands
  • Moving Inventory to Canary Islands(original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Canary Islands that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Canary Islands
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Canary Islands
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Canary Islands Customs.

If you need more information to ship a container to Canary Islands you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Canary Islands:

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Canary Islands made abroad whether from The United States, China, or Asia are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Canary Islands Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 1.84% to 11% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 7% in Canary Islands. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Canary Islands, if the import comes from the European Union or a country with EUR1 agreement it will exempted by international agreement between the parties and you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.

Import fees in Canary Islands:

Most goods imported into Canary Islands are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Canary Islands that are subject to the following rates:

Tariff rates and duties from 1.84 % to 11% + VAT 7%

How to ship a container to Canary Islands?

The first step in shipping a container to Canary Islands is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Canary Islands from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Canary Islands.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Canary Islands:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Canary Islands.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Canary Islands for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Canary Islands.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Canary Islands.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Canary Islands.

Major Ports in Canary Islands for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Canary Islands, these are the most important port terminals in Canary Islands for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Address: Tomas Quevedo Ramírez, s/n Edif. A.P.L.P. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas 35008 Spain
Coordinates: 28° 8' 14" N 15° 25' 6" W

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Address: Av. Francisco la Roche, 47, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Coordinates: 28° 28' 29" N 16° 13' 56" W

Port of San Sebastian de La Gomera

Address: La Gomera San Sebastian de La Gomera, Canary Islands Spain
Coordinates: 28° 5' 17" N 17° 6' 29" W

Port of Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura

Address:Fuerteventura Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands 35600 Spain
Coordinates: 28° 29' 43" N 13° 51' 24" W

Port of Arrecife, Lanzarote

Address: Muelle de Los Mármoles, s/n - Edificio Usuarios Lanzarote Arrecife, Canary Islands 35500 Spain
Coordinates: 28° 57' 50" N 13° 32' 8" W

Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma

Address:La Palma Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands Spain
Coordinates: 28° 40' 33" N 17° 46' 0" W

Port of Puerto de la Estaca, El Hierro

Address: El Hierro Puerto de la Estaca, Canary Islands Spain
Coordinates: 27° 47' 3" N 17° 54' 7" W

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Canary Islands?

Advantages of container shipping service to Canary Islands:

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Canary Islands
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Canary Islands
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Canary Islands

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Canary Islands from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Canary Islands used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Canary Islands
Port of New York Port of destination: Las Palmas Gran Canaria; Port Code: ESLPA
Port of Baltimore Port of destination: Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Port Code: ESSCT
Port of Savannah Port of destination: San Sebastian de La Gomera; Port Code: ESSSG
Port of Miami Port of destination: Puerto del Rosario; Port Code: ESFVE
Port of Houston Port of destination: Arrecife; Port Code: ESACE
Port of Los Angeles Port of destination: Santa Cruz de la Palma; Port Code: ESSPC
Port of Shanghai Port of destination: Port of Puerto de La Estaca Hierro; Port Code: ESLES
Port of Shenzhen Port of destination: Las Palmas Gran Canaria; Port Code: ESLPA
Port of Guangzhou Port of destination: Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Port Code: ESSCT
Port of Hong Kong Port of destination: San Sebastian de La Gomera; Port Code: ESSSG

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Canary Islands:

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Canary Islands that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Canary Islands?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Canary Islands? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Canary Islands a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Canary Islands:

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Canary Islands.
  2. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Canary Islands.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Canary Islands.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Canary Islands that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment to Canary Islands is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects