Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Thailand
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 Bangkok and Laem Chabang. The rate starts at USD 3 per cubic foot to Bangkok, and the carrier estimates 45–59 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Household goods can usually be imported free of duty by foreigners with a non-immigrant visa and work permit, and by Thai nationals returning after living abroad, when the goods arrive within six months of the owner and are clearly used. New electrical goods are taxed. The consignee normally needs a customs broker in Thailand.
Before shipping your belongings, ask the Thai customs broker which visa documents it needs for clearance, because the duty-free treatment of household goods depends on the visa type.
Commercial cargo rates to Thailand
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | USD 4 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 370.96 |
| Laem Chabang | USD 4 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 59 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 49 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Bangkok
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 370.96
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 455.73
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 646.46
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 Thailand.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Bangkok
- From Toronto: USD 519.30, about 55 days
- From Montreal: USD 519.30, about 55 days
- From Vancouver: USD 455.73, about 45 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Bangkok. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Thailand
- Bangkok: USD 455.73 from Vancouver, about 45 days
- Laem Chabang: USD 455.73 from Vancouver, about 49 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 370.96 to Bangkok, against USD 370.96 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 Thailand 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 Thailand. 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 Thailand
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Customs Clearance At Point Of Entry
- GSTIN / IEC / E-Mail ID Of Importer Required
- Personal Effects On Approval Only
- Laem Chabang Hazardous Cargo Not Accepted
- Shipping marks and numbers must be shown on the cargo and all related documents, including the Bill of Lading
- FOR CARGO LENGTH OVER 600CM, PLEASE CHECK POD ACCEPTANCE CASE BY CASE. VIA SINGAPORE
- ANYTHING 10CBM GREATER CHECK WITH POD
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 Thailand.
Shipping to Thailand by service
By city: Bangkok, Laem Chabang.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Thailand?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Bangkok costs about USD 455.73 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Thailand need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Thailand 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.