Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Spain
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/barcelona-spain/">Barcelona</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/bilbao-spain/">Bilbao</a>, <a href="/shipping-to/madrid-spain/">Madrid</a>, and <a href="/shipping-to/valencia-spain/">Valencia</a>. The rate starts at USD 5 per cubic foot to Barcelona, and the carrier estimates 27–49 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Transfer of residence. People moving to Spain from outside the EU can import used household goods free of duty and VAT after at least twelve months abroad, if the goods were owned for six months. Spanish customs normally asks for the NIE, the municipal registration certificate (empadronamiento), the passport and a detailed inventory in Spanish or English.
Commercial cargo needs an importer with an EORI number.
Commercial cargo rates to Spain
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | USD 5 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 500.47 | USD 5 / cu ft 32 days · min. USD 503.03 | USD 8 / cu ft 44 days · min. USD 608.65 |
| Bilbao | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 509.52 | USD 5 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 8 / cu ft 39 days · min. USD 620.01 |
| Madrid | USD 5 / cu ft 33 days · min. USD 515.18 | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 518.38 | USD 8 / cu ft 42 days · min. USD 623.93 |
| Valencia | USD 5 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 515.18 | USD 5 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 518.38 | USD 8 / cu ft 49 days · min. USD 623.93 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Barcelona
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 500.47
- 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 Spain.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Barcelona
- From Toronto: USD 582.88, about 35 days
- From Montreal: USD 582.88, about 32 days
- From Vancouver: USD 773.61, about 44 days
Toronto is the least expensive gateway to Barcelona, 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 Spain
- Barcelona: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 35 days
- Bilbao: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 30 days
- Madrid: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 33 days
- Valencia: USD 582.88 from Toronto, about 38 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 500.47 to Barcelona, against USD 500.47 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 Spain 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 Spain. 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 Spain
- Consignee EROI# is required
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Customs Clearance in Barcelona
- RATIO 1:333 KGS TO BILBAO AND VALENCIA
- 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 Spain.
Shipping to Spain by service
By city: Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Valencia.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Spain?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Barcelona costs about USD 582.88 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Spain need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Spain 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.