Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Denmark
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 Aarhus and Copenhagen. The rate starts at USD 6 per cubic foot to Aarhus, and the carrier estimates 20–38 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Moving to Denmark. Used household goods are free of duty and VAT under the EU transfer-of-residence rules when you have lived outside the EU for at least twelve months. Danish customs (Toldstyrelsen) normally asks for the inventory and your CPR registration showing your Danish address.
Commercial cargo rates to Denmark
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | USD 6 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 635.86 | USD 6 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 641.75 | USD 8 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 692.29 |
| Copenhagen | USD 6 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 635.86 | USD 6 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 641.75 | USD 8 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 692.29 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Aarhus
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 635.86
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 646.46
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,027.91
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 Denmark.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Aarhus
- From Toronto: USD 646.46, about 20 days
- From Montreal: USD 646.46, about 20 days
- From Vancouver: USD 773.61, about 30 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Aarhus. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Denmark
- Aarhus: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 20 days
- Copenhagen: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 20 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 0.00.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 635.86 to Aarhus, against USD 635.86 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 Denmark 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 Denmark. 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 Denmark
- Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required
- PersonalEffects / Household Goods On Approval
- 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 Denmark.
Shipping to Denmark by service
By city: Aarhus, Copenhagen.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Denmark?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Aarhus costs about USD 646.46 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Denmark need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Denmark 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.