Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Lithuania
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 Kaunas, Klaipeda, and Vilnius. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Kaunas, and the carrier estimates 23–44 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Commercial cargo only. Personal effects and household goods are not accepted to Lithuania. Commercial shipments need a commercial invoice, certificate of origin, and an import licence or sales agreement.
Lithuania is an EU member, so commercial importers need an EORI number and pay EU duty and Lithuanian VAT. Vilnius is the carrier's Baltic hub; for Klaipėda, the country's only seaport, and for Kaunas, the cargo continues from Vilnius by road. Plan a little extra time for the last leg and for the consignee's storage deposit.
Commercial cargo rates to Lithuania
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunas | USD 5 / cu ft 23 days · min. USD 526.37 | USD 5 / cu ft 23 days · min. USD 529.90 | USD 8 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 636.79 |
| Klaipeda | USD 5 / cu ft 23 days · min. USD 526.37 | USD 5 / cu ft 23 days · min. USD 529.90 | USD 8 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 636.79 |
| Vilnius | USD 5 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 495.35 | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 497.79 | USD 7 / cu ft 44 days · min. USD 560.31 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Kaunas
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 526.37
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 582.88
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 900.76
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 Lithuania.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Kaunas
- From Toronto: USD 582.88, about 23 days
- From Montreal: USD 582.88, about 23 days
- From Vancouver: USD 773.61, about 33 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Kaunas. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Lithuania
- Kaunas: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 23 days
- Klaipeda: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 23 days
- Vilnius: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 37 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 526.37 to Kaunas, against USD 526.37 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 Lithuania 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 Lithuania. 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 Lithuania
- Freight Prepaid Only.
- Commercial Invoice / Cert. of Origin / Import Lic. / Sales Agreement Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods Not Accepted
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Kaunas/Klaipeda via Vilnius. EUR390. Storage Deposit Required From Consignee
- Destination Charges Prepaid In Vilnius
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. Personal effects are not accepted to Lithuania under the current tariff.
Shipping to Lithuania by service
By city: Kaunas, Klaipeda, Vilnius.
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 Lithuania?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Kaunas costs about USD 582.88 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Lithuania need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Lithuania 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.