Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Philippines
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/cebu-philippines/">Cebu</a> and <a href="/shipping-to/manila-philippines/">Manila</a>. The rate starts at USD 2 per cubic foot to Cebu, and the carrier estimates 20–57 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Balikbayan boxes and personal effects. Filipinos living abroad may send balikbayan boxes of personal and household goods to their families free of duty and tax, up to PHP 150,000 per shipment and up to three times a calendar year, under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA 10863). The goods must be for personal use, not for sale. Returning residents and overseas Filipino workers have separate allowances with the Bureau of Customs. The carrier requires a passport copy and a complete, detailed packing list for every personal-effects shipment.
Commercial cargo rates to Philippines
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu | USD 3 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 335.64 |
| Manila | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 4 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 406.28 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Cebu
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 335.64
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 392.15
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 519.30
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 Philippines.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Cebu
- From Toronto: USD 455.73, about 57 days
- From Montreal: USD 455.73, about 57 days
- From Vancouver: USD 392.15, about 47 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Cebu. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Philippines
- Cebu: USD 392.15 from Vancouver, about 47 days
- Manila: USD 519.30 from Vancouver, about 20 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 335.64 to Cebu, against USD 335.64 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 Philippines 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 Philippines. 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 Philippines
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Required to have proper "MARKINGS/ LABELS" of Country of Origin
- Shipper's Full details, Consignee's Full details, HBL NO
- No Freetime in Philippines
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 Philippines.
Shipping to Philippines by service
- All shipping to Philippines: rates and destinations
- Personal effects shipping to Philippines from Canada
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Philippines?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Cebu costs about USD 392.15 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Philippines need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Philippines 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.