Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Israel
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 <a href="/shipping-to/ashdod-israel/">Ashdod</a> and <a href="/shipping-to/haifa-israel/">Haifa</a>. The rate starts at USD 7 per cubic foot to Ashdod, and the carrier estimates 37–55 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
New immigrants (olim) and returning residents have duty exemptions on household goods under Israel Tax Authority rules. The bill of lading must show the exporter number, the importer's VAT or registration number and the HS code, so give these details with your booking.
Commercial cargo rates to Israel
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdod | USD 7 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 12 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 688.84 |
| Haifa | USD 7 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 9 / cu ft 51 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Ashdod
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 512.24
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 710.03
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,155.06
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 Israel.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Ashdod
- From Toronto: USD 710.03, about 37 days
- From Montreal: USD 710.03, about 37 days
- From Vancouver: USD 1,027.91, about 47 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Ashdod. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Israel
- Ashdod: USD 710.03 from Toronto, about 37 days
- Haifa: USD 710.03 from Toronto, about 55 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 512.24 to Ashdod, against USD 512.24 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 Israel 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 Israel. 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 Israel
- Subject to War Risk S/C - Inquire for Rate
- B/L Must Show Exporter No. / Importer VAT No. / Registration No. / H.S. Code
- Personal Effects / 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 Israel.
Shipping to Israel by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Israel?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Ashdod costs about USD 710.03 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Israel need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Israel 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 October 1–31, 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.