Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Turkey
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/istanbul-turkey/">Istanbul</a> and <a href="/shipping-to/izmir-turkey/">Izmir</a>. The rate starts at USD 2 per cubic foot to Istanbul, and the carrier estimates 30–63 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
The carrier delivers to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and commercial hub, and to Izmir on the Aegean coast. Ankara, Bursa and central Anatolia are usually served from Istanbul by road; western Anatolia and the Aegean resorts from Izmir.
Household goods of Turkish citizens returning after living abroad, and of foreigners with a residence permit, can be imported with duty exemptions under Turkish customs rules, generally once and with an inventory and proof of residence abroad. New appliances and electronics are limited in number. Commercial cargo needs a registered Turkish importer and a customs broker.
Istanbul's container terminals are on the European side at Ambarlı; for the Asian side and Ankara, the consignee arranges trucking. Turkish customs requires a detailed packing list in English or Turkish, and the consignee's Turkish ID or tax number on the documents.
Commercial cargo rates to Turkey
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | USD 2 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 2 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 5 / cu ft 40 days · min. USD 441.60 |
| Izmir | USD 8 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 761.39 | USD 7 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 704.54 | USD 10 / cu ft 63 days · min. USD 815.99 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Istanbul
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 335.64
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 392.15
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 519.30
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 Turkey.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Istanbul
- From Toronto: USD 392.15, about 30 days
- From Montreal: USD 392.15, about 30 days
- From Vancouver: USD 582.88, about 40 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Istanbul. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Turkey
- Istanbul: USD 392.15 from Toronto, about 30 days
- Izmir: USD 710.03 from Montreal, about 48 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 317.88.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 335.64 to Istanbul, against USD 335.64 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 Turkey 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 Turkey. 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 Turkey
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Commercial Invoice Required
- All Cargo Must Clear Customs At The Port Of Entry
- Cannot accept personal effects goods under direct cnee, when cnee is forwarder then acceptance upon request.
- Istanbul / Ambarli No Free Time at Destination
- IMO DG Cargo Not Accepted
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 Turkey.
Shipping to Turkey by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Turkey?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Istanbul costs about USD 392.15 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Turkey need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Turkey 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.