Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Poland
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/gdansk-poland/">Gdansk</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/gdynia-poland/">Gdynia</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/poznan-poland/">Poznan</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/warsaw-poland/">Warsaw</a>. The rate starts at USD 8 per cubic foot to Gdynia, and the carrier estimates 29–47 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Moving to Poland. Used household goods are free of duty and VAT under the EU transfer-of-residence relief after at least twelve months living outside the EU. Polish customs asks for the inventory, passport and proof of your new residence in Poland, such as a registration (zameldowanie) or a residence card.
Many Polish-Canadian families send household goods and gifts home, and Poland's growing economy attracts commercial shipments of machinery and consumer goods. Commercial importers need an EORI number, and Polish VAT is 23 %. Invoices in English are accepted, though Polish descriptions speed up inspection.
Commercial cargo rates to Poland
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gdynia | USD 8 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 721.44 | USD 8 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 726.02 | USD 10 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 781.22 |
| Gdansk | USD 9 / cu ft 29 days · min. USD 631.25 | USD 9 / cu ft 29 days · min. USD 632.33 | USD 12 / cu ft 39 days · min. USD 739.13 |
| Poznan | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 631.25 | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 632.33 | USD 12 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 739.13 |
| Warsaw | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 631.25 | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 632.33 | USD 12 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 739.13 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Gdynia
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 721.44
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 773.61
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,282.22
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 Poland.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Gdynia
- From Toronto: USD 773.61, about 37 days
- From Montreal: USD 773.61, about 37 days
- From Vancouver: USD 900.76, about 47 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Gdynia. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Poland
- Gdynia: USD 773.61 from Toronto, about 37 days
- Gdansk: USD 837.18 from Toronto, about 29 days
- Poznan: USD 837.18 from Toronto, about 37 days
- Warsaw: USD 837.18 from Toronto, about 37 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 63.57.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 721.44 to Gdynia, against USD 721.44 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 Poland 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 Poland. 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 Poland
- Commercial Invoice / Certificate of Origin Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- 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. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Poland.
Shipping to Poland by service
By city: Gdansk, Gdynia, Poznan, Warsaw.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Poland?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Gdynia costs about USD 773.61 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Poland need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Poland 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.