Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Norway
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/bergen-norway/">Bergen</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/oslo-norway/">Oslo</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/stavanger-norway/">Stavanger</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/trondheim-norway/">Trondheim</a>. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Oslo, and the carrier estimates 22–51 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Norway is not in the EU and has its own rules. Used household goods (flyttegods) can be imported free of duty and VAT if they have been owned and used by you before the move and you will live in Norway for at least a year. The goods are declared to Norwegian Customs with the removal goods declaration (form RD-0001) and an inventory. Alcohol, tobacco and vehicles have separate rules and are usually taxed.
Norway's import VAT is 25 %, so the removal relief makes a big difference for families relocating.
Commercial cargo rates to Norway
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | USD 5 / cu ft 22 days · min. USD 581.41 | USD 5 / cu ft 22 days · min. USD 587.49 | USD 8 / cu ft 32 days · min. USD 692.66 |
| Bergen | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.37 | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.78 | USD 10 / cu ft 51 days · min. USD 632.92 |
| Stavanger | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.37 | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.78 | USD 10 / cu ft 34 days · min. USD 632.92 |
| Trondheim | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.37 | USD 7 / cu ft 24 days · min. USD 526.78 | USD 10 / cu ft 34 days · min. USD 632.92 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Oslo
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 581.41
- 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 Norway.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Oslo
- From Toronto: USD 582.88, about 22 days
- From Montreal: USD 587.49, about 22 days
- From Vancouver: USD 773.61, about 32 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Oslo. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Norway
- Oslo: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 22 days
- Bergen: USD 710.03 from Toronto, about 24 days
- Stavanger: USD 710.03 from Toronto, about 24 days
- Trondheim: USD 710.03 from Toronto, about 24 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 127.15.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 581.41 to Oslo, against USD 581.41 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 Norway 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 Norway. 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 Norway
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Consulates
- Packing Material Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval
- Special Certificates 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 Norway.
Shipping to Norway by service
By city: Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Norway?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Oslo costs about USD 582.88 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Norway need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Norway 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.