Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Cambodia
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The rate starts at USD 2 per cubic foot to Sihanoukville, and the carrier estimates 43–60 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Commercial goods for Cambodian importers. Freight to Cambodia is prepaid only, which matches the A1 booking, where freight and destination charges are paid in Canada. Gambling equipment, chemical products, medical supplies and equipment, foodstuffs and religious materials are prohibited by the tariff, and IMO dangerous goods are not accepted. Use ISPM 15 pallets, keep the invoice value within CAD 2,000 and deliver the consignment to our warehouse ready to load.
For an importer in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville is seven days quicker by sea and the goods can continue by road to the capital; for a business on the coast it is the obvious choice. Check every line of the commercial invoice against the prohibited list before booking.
Commercial cargo rates to Cambodia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sihanoukville | USD 3 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 335.64 |
| Phnom Penh | USD 5 / cu ft 60 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 60 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 3 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Sihanoukville
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 335.64
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 392.15
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 519.30
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Cambodia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Sihanoukville
- From Toronto: USD 455.73, about 53 days
- From Montreal: USD 455.73, about 53 days
- From Vancouver: USD 392.15, about 43 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Sihanoukville. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Cambodia
- Sihanoukville: USD 392.15 from Vancouver, about 43 days
- Phnom Penh: USD 455.73 from Vancouver, about 50 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 63.58.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 335.64 to Sihanoukville, against USD 335.64 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Cambodia classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Cambodia. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Cambodia
- Freight Prepaid Only.
- Chemical Products, Gambling Equipment, Medical Supplies/Equipment Prohibited
- Books and Materials Relating To Religion, All Foodstuffs Prohibited
- IMO DG Cargo Not Accepted
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Cambodia.
Shipping to Cambodia by service
By city: Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville.
A1 services from Canada: Ocean LCL shipping, personal effects, commercial cargo, air freight (on request).
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Cambodia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Sihanoukville costs about USD 392.15 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Cambodia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Cambodia require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.