Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Macedonia
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 Skopje. The rate starts at USD 9 per cubic foot to Skopje, and the carrier estimates 38–48 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Commercial cargo only. Personal effects and household goods are not accepted. The tariff counts 1 CBM as 500 kg, adds a transit document fee, requires a commercial invoice and prepaid freight, and routes dangerous goods via Rotterdam.
Skopje is reached from the Greek port of Thessaloniki, about 230 km south, or from Adriatic ports, so cargo crosses at least one border. Commercial importers need registration with the North Macedonian customs administration. Because the tariff counts each cubic metre as 500 kg, check the weight of dense cargo such as tiles or machinery before booking.
Macedonian customs works in Macedonian; English invoices are accepted, but a translation can speed things up.
Commercial cargo to Skopje and the 500 kg rule. North Macedonia is quoted at about 38 days from Toronto or Montreal and about 48 days from Vancouver to the Skopje terminal. The tariff counts one cubic metre as 500 kg, so dense goods are charged by weight sooner than on most routes. Freight is prepaid only, a commercial invoice is required and a transit document fee applies. Household goods and personal effects are not accepted. A1 does not book dangerous goods, and every consignment must have an invoice value of no more than CAD 2,000 and ISPM 15 wood packaging.
Commercial cargo rates to Macedonia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje | USD 9 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 792.39 | USD 9 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 797.26 | USD 11 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 851.19 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Skopje
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 792.39
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 837.18
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,409.37
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 Macedonia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Skopje
- From Toronto: USD 837.18, about 38 days
- From Montreal: USD 837.18, about 38 days
- From Vancouver: USD 964.34, about 48 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Skopje. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 792.39 to Skopje, against USD 792.39 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 Macedonia 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 Macedonia. 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 Macedonia
- RATE BASIS: 1 CBM / 500 KGS.
- Freight Prepaid Only
- T-Doc $15.00
- Commercial Invoice Required
- IMO DG Cargo Via Rotterdam
- Personal Effects / Household Goods 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. Personal effects are not accepted to Macedonia under the current tariff.
Shipping to Macedonia by service
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 Macedonia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Skopje costs about USD 837.18 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Macedonia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Macedonia 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.