Ship a container to Canada
Container shipping services to Canada offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Canada with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Canada.
Shipping a container to Canada has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Canada.
Ship a container to Canada
Ship a container to the major ports in Canada: Port of Vancouver, Port of Montreal, Port of Toronto, Port of Halifax.
How much does it cost to ship a container to Canada?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to Canada, the average price to ship a container to Canada is from $882 to $6550 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Canada 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 Canada.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Canada, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Canada is from $880 to $2850. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Canada ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Canada, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Canada is from $880 to $4550. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Canada ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Canada:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Canada 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 Canada.
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 Canada?
The average transit time to ship a container to Canada is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to Canada:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Canada 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 Vancouver | 35 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of Vancouver | 32 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of Vancouver | 30 | 4500€ |
| Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of Vancouver | 25 | 3500€ |
| North America | United States | New York | Port of Vancouver | 25 | $2850 |
| North America | United States | Miami | Port of Vancouver | 20 | $2200 |
| North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of Vancouver | 20 | $3500 |
| North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of Vancouver | 20 | $3500 |
| Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of Vancouver | 25 | $2850 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to Canada:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Canada is the route from Valencia Spain to Halifax Canada with an average transit time from 15 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Canada is from Barcelona Spain to Vancouver in Canada, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to Canada:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Canada is from the port of Rotterdam Netherlands to Vancouver, with an estimated average transit time between 35 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Shanghai China to Toronto, with an average transit time of 30-42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Canada?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Canada is from $2850 to $4550 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to Canada
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Canada with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Canada for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canada.
| Container shipping service to Canada | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Canada: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4550 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Canada?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Canada, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Canada is from 18 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canada?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Canada is from 3150€ to 4550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to Canada
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Canada with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Canada for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canada.
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Canada?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Canada, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Canada is from 25 to 35 days.
| Container shipping service to Canada | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Canada: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €3150 20FT average price from: €4550 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Canada ?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Canada is from 2850€ to 6550€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to Canada
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Canada with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Canada for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canada.
| Container shipping service to Canada | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Canada: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €3150 20FT average prices from: €4550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €4850 20FT average prices from: €6550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Canada. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2850 20FT average prices from: €4250 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Canada?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Canada , the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Canada is from 18 days to 42 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Canada?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Canada ?, the average price to ship a container from China to Canada is from $880 to $2850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to Canada
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Canada with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Canada for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Canada.
| Container shipping service to Canada | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to Canada: |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $880 20FT average prices from: $2550 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1150 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1250 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
| How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Canada | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $2850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to Canada?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Canada , the average transit time to ship a container from China to Canada is from 15 to 25 days.
Price factor to ship a container to Canada:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to Canada 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 Canada, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Canada , 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 Canada from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to Canada 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 Canada . Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to Canada?
To export and then import a container to Canada via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $880 USD to $6550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Canada, plus import fees from Canadian customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Canada, which will be an average from 0% to 16% tariffs + 5% customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Canada. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in Canada when it is established by some Canadian regulations for imports without taxes to Canada. 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 Canada.
Can i import cargo via container to Canada?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Canada from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Canada from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Canadian Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Canada.
What documents are needed for customs in Canada?
The requirements to import into Canada are to present the commercial invoice translated into Spanish 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 Canada:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in Canada
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in Canada
- Canada Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in Canada
- Moving Inventory to Canada (original)
- Have a trade or company patent in Canada that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in Canada
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in Canada
- 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 Canada Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to Canada 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 Canada:
Taxes and duties for importing general items into Canada made abroad whether from Europe, the US, or China are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of Canadian Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 16% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds from 0% to 5% in Canada. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Canada, if the import comes from the European Union (EUR1) or USA and Mexico (NAFTA) and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.
Import fees in Canada:
Most goods imported into Canada are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Canada that are subject to the following rates:
Clothing 16-18%, Cookware 0-8%, Computers and related equipment 0% and duty-free, Coffeemakers 0-8%, Furniture 0-9.5%, Textile articles (bedding, linen, towels, curtains) 16-18%, Auto parts 0-8%, used vehicles older than 15 years 5%.
How to ship a container to Canada?
The first step in shipping a container to Canada is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Canada 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 Canada.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Canada:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Canada.
- Request a shipping fee to Canada for your container shipment.
- 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.
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Canada.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Canada.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Canada.
Major Ports in Canada 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 Canada, these are the most important port terminals in Canada for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Vancouver
Address: 3103 Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States
Coordinates: 45° 38' 22" N 122° 42' 47" W
Port of Halifax
Address: 1215 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4P8
Canada
Coordinates: 44° 39' 25" N 63° 34' 44" W
Port of Toronto
Address: 60 Harbour Street
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1B7
Canada
Coordinates: 43° 38' 3" N 79° 22' 8" W
Port of Montreal
Address: Port of Montreal Building, Wing No. 1
Cite du Havre
Montreal, Quebec H3C 3R5
Canada
Coordinates: 45° 32' 37" N 73° 31' 45" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Canada?
Advantages of container shipping service to Canada:
- 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 Canada
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Canada
- 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 Canada
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Canada from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in Canada used by exporters and importers around the world.
| International origin port | Destination port in Canada |
|---|---|
| Port of Antwerp Belgium | Port of destination: Vancouver; Port Code: CAVAN |
| Port of Bremerhaven Germany | Port of destination: Halifax; Port Code: CAHAL |
| Port of Rotterdam Netherlands | Port of destination: Toronto; Port Code: CATOR |
| Port of Barcelona Spain | Port of destination: Montreal; Port Code: CAMTR |
| Port of Valencia Spain | Port of destination: Vancouver; Port Code: CAVAN |
| Port of Savona Italy | Port of destination: Halifax; Port Code: CAHAL |
| Port of New York United States | Port of destination: Toronto; Port Code: CATOR |
| Port of Los Angeles California United States | Port of destination: Montreal; Port Code: CAMTR |
| Port of Miami Florida United States | Port of destination: Vancouver; Port Code: CAVAN |
| Port of Houston Texas United States | Port of destination: Halifax; Port Code: CAHAL |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Canada:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Canada that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- COSCO Group
- CMA CGM Group
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Canada?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Canada? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Canada 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 Canada:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Canada.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Canada.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Canada.
- The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Canada that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to Canada 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