Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Portugal
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/leixoes-portugal/">Leixoes</a> and <a href="/shipping-to/lisbon-portugal/">Lisbon</a>. The rate starts at USD 4 per cubic foot to Leixoes, and the carrier estimates 30–42 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Moving to Portugal. Used household goods can be imported free of duty and VAT under the EU transfer-of-residence relief after twelve months abroad, when the goods were owned for six months. Portuguese customs normally asks for the inventory, passport, NIF (tax number) and a certificate of residence; Portuguese emigrants returning home show a consular certificate.
Commercial cargo rates to Portugal
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leixoes | USD 4 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 422.90 | USD 4 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 423.94 | USD 6 / cu ft 42 days · min. USD 491.05 |
| Lisbon | USD 4 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 422.90 | USD 4 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 423.94 | USD 6 / cu ft 42 days · min. USD 491.05 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Leixoes
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 422.90
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 519.30
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 773.61
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 Portugal.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Leixoes
- From Toronto: USD 519.30, about 33 days
- From Montreal: USD 519.30, about 30 days
- From Vancouver: USD 646.46, about 42 days
Toronto is the least expensive gateway to Leixoes, Montreal the fastest: 3 days quicker for USD 0.00 more. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Portugal
- Leixoes: USD 519.30 from Toronto, about 33 days
- Lisbon: USD 519.30 from Toronto, about 33 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 422.90 to Leixoes, against USD 422.90 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 Portugal 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 Portugal. 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 Portugal
- Customs Clearance in Barcelona
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Subject to Transit Doc. $18.00
- 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 Portugal.
Shipping to Portugal by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Portugal?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Leixoes costs about USD 519.30 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Portugal need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Portugal 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.