Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Slovenia
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 Koper and Ljubljana. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Koper, and the carrier estimates 33–43 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
EU transfer-of-residence relief applies to used household goods, a commercial invoice is required, and personal effects are accepted on carrier approval.
Koper is Slovenia's only port and a major gateway to Austria and Hungary as well. Ljubljana, the capital, is about 110 km inland. Slovenia uses the euro and applies EU customs rules, so commercial importers need an EORI number and households need proof of residence for duty relief.
Commercial LCL to Koper and Ljubljana. A commercial invoice is required for Slovenia, and ISPM 15 applies to all wooden packaging. Koper is the natural destination for importers on the Adriatic and for goods that continue to Austria or Hungary; companies in Ljubljana, Kranj or Maribor may prefer the inland terminal in the capital. The invoice should carry the importer's EORI number and the HS codes. A1 books consignments with an invoice value of up to CAD 2,000, without dangerous goods, delivered already palletized. The carrier confirms the destination charges, which are prepaid in Canada.
Because Koper and Ljubljana share the same transit, a Slovenian importer can choose by convenience alone; the commercial invoice simply names the destination the buyer prefers.
Commercial cargo rates to Slovenia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koper | USD 5 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 5 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 515.18 | USD 8 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 621.92 |
| Ljubljana | USD 6 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 579.23 | USD 6 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 582.88 | USD 9 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 688.84 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Koper
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 512.24
- 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 Slovenia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Koper
- From Toronto: USD 582.88, about 33 days
- From Montreal: USD 582.88, about 33 days
- From Vancouver: USD 773.61, about 43 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Koper. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Slovenia
- Koper: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 33 days
- Ljubljana: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 33 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 63.58.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 512.24 to Koper, against USD 512.24 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 Slovenia 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 Slovenia. 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 Slovenia
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval
- 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 Slovenia.
Shipping to Slovenia 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 Slovenia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Koper costs about USD 582.88 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Slovenia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Slovenia 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.