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Moving from the UK to Canada and shipping your belongings? In this article, you will find all the essential information regarding shipping containers from the UK to Canada. We cover everything from costs to restrictions. Keep reading and start preparing for your move!
| Destination | 20-foot container |
| Montreal | £4,895 – £5,205 |
| Toronto | £5,050 – £5,515 |
| Vancouver | £4,975 – £5,400 |
*Disclaimer: These prices are estimates and can change based on several factors.
| Destination | 40-foot container |
| Montreal | £7,615 – £8,120 |
| Toronto | £8,69 – £8,855 |
| Vancouver | £8,375 – £8,625 |
*Disclaimer: These prices are estimates and can change based on several factors.
When choosing a shipping container you can choose a 20-foot or a 40-foot container depending on the volume of your shipment. Below you can find more details on both:
What fits in a 20ft container? The contents of a small house (1-2) bedroom, a car, large furniture, home appliances, bikes, and many moving boxes.
20ft Container Size: 6.1m x 2.4m x 2.6m
Total volume: 33.0 m³ (1,179 ft3)
Total shipping load: 24,850 kg (54,783 lbs)
What fits in a 40ft container? The contents of a large house (3+ bedrooms), a car, large furniture, home appliances, bikes, and many moving boxes.
40ft Container Size: 12.2m x 2.4m x 2.6m
Total volume: 76.0 m³ (2,714 ft3)
Total shipping load: 30,200 kg (66,577 lbs)
There are certain steps you can take to reduce your moving costs:
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A good thing to consider when moving is shedding your furniture and house down to the essentials. Bringing furniture and items that are not necessary will only increase the moving costs. Below you can find the average prices of moving for various household sizes.
| Bedroom Size | Average Price |
| 1 Bedroom House | £1,600 – £3,500 |
| 2 Bedroom House | £3,000 – £4,800 |
| 3 Bedroom House | £4,800 – £5,000 |
| 4+ Bedroom House | £6,300 – £7,000 |
*Disclaimer: These costs are estimates and may change based on several factors.
When moving to Canada from abroad there are customs rules to remember. Before moving familiarize yourself with everything from taxes to restrictions, and all you need to know about declarations. You can find a full list on the Canadian government website. However, you can read a compact version below:
Customs Declaration: Prepare a detailed list of all the items you’re shipping to Canada. Remember to include the value, maker, model, and serial number of the goods when writing them in the declaration. It’s commonly required to have a separate list of the items you are carrying and the items you are shipping in a container. It’s possible that your moving company can help you with the list.
Customs Duty and Taxes: When shipping furniture and household goods to Canada there are a few rules to follow. Any items that you ship must be ones that you own. Additionally, you aren’t allowed to sell any of said items or give them away for up to one year when arriving in Canada or you will be fined the duty and GST (Canadian VAT) for the items.
You can ship a car to Canada in two different ways:
Roll-on-roll-off (RORO): This is the cheapest method of shipping a car. With this method, you drive the vehicle to the port, it’s attached to the ship, and you drive it off when it arrives at the port of destination. RORO can cost up to £1,000 but is mainly available on the East Coast.
Container Shipping: Shipping a car in a container costs between £3,000 to £8,000 depending on the type of vehicle and destination port. Make sure your car is legally allowed in Canada when shipping it via container.
Restrictions
When shipping your car to Canada, you should know that there are some restrictions:
We hope that now you feel excited and ready to move to Canada. Soon you will be able to enjoy the beautiful seasons, vast nature and friendliness of the locals. Before you go, check our most frequently asked questions.
