Commercial Cargo Shipping to Italy from Canada

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Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Italy

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/genoa-italy/">Genoa</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/milan-italy/">Milan</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/modena-italy/">Modena</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/napoli-italy/">Napoli</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/trieste-italy/">Trieste</a>. The rate starts at USD 3 per cubic foot to Genoa, and the carrier estimates 24–45 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.

Returning to or moving to Italy. Under the EU relief for transfer of residence, used household goods owned for at least six months can be imported free of duty and VAT by people who lived outside the EU for at least twelve months. Italian citizens usually present a consular certificate of return (dichiarazione di trasferimento di residenza) together with the inventory; foreign nationals show their Italian residence registration.

Commercial cargo needs an EORI number for the Italian importer.

Commercial cargo rates to Italy

Example: a small commercial shipment from Montreal to Genoa

• A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 370.96
• One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 455.73
• Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 646.46

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 Italy.

Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Genoa

• From Toronto: USD 519.30, about 24 days
• From Montreal: USD 455.73, about 24 days
• From Vancouver: USD 646.46, about 34 days

Montreal is the least expensive gateway to Genoa, Toronto the fastest: 0 days quicker for USD 63.57 more. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.

One pallet to different cities in Italy

• Genoa: USD 455.73 from Montreal, about 24 days
• Milan: USD 455.73 from Montreal, about 29 days
• Trieste: USD 519.30 from Toronto, about 35 days
• Modena: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 33 days
• Napoli: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 33 days

The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 190.73.

Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 370.96 to Genoa, against USD 370.96 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 Italy 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 Italy. 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 Italy

• Commercial Invoice Required
• Customs Clearance In Milan
• Subject to Destination Charges
• Consignee EROI# is required
• 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 Italy.

Shipping to Italy by service

• All shipping to Italy: rates and destinations
• Personal effects shipping to Italy from Canada

By city: Genoa, Milan, Modena, Napoli, Trieste.

Questions and answers

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.