Shipping from Montreal to Delhi is one of the longer Indian lanes in the tariff, about 73 days, because New Delhi is an inland destination well away from the sea ports. Toronto has the same transit, and Vancouver is ten days quicker, so only cargo already in British Columbia gains from going west.
Punjabi and North Indian families in Montreal and Laval, students returning to the capital region and Quebec firms with customers in Noida or Gurugram are the common senders. India's rules apply unchanged: prepaid freight, ISPM 15 crates and pallets, and the importer's GSTIN, IEC and e-mail on the bill of lading. Electronics, batteries and foodstuffs are restricted, and A1 itself refuses dangerous goods and medication. For personal effects, prepare the passport copy and the signed packing list before delivering to the Montreal warehouse.
Montreal to Delhi: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 9 / cu ft | USD 582.88 | 73 days |
| From Montreal | USD 9 / cu ft | USD 582.88 | 73 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 8 / cu ft | USD 547.56 | 63 days |
Compared with Montreal, the same cargo from Toronto: the same rate and the same transit (73 days, minimum USD 582.88); from Vancouver: USD 1 per cu ft less and 10 days shorter (63 days, minimum USD 547.56).
What a shipment from Montreal costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 582.88
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 1,059.70
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 1,536.52
The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Totals include A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee; destination charges are added once the carrier confirms them.
Delivering the cargo in Montreal
The Montreal receiving warehouse is in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves Quebec, eastern Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize or pack: bring the cargo yourself or with a trucker of your choice, boxed, crated or on pallets of ISPM 15 wood. Household goods must be professionally packed, as the tariff requires.
Personal effects and carrier conditions for India
Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay.
- Freight Prepaid Only
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- GSTIN / IEC / E-Mail ID Of Importer Required
- Importer Exporter Code no. of the Importer to be indicated on HBL (IEC no. is a registration number allotted to all Indian traders / manufacturers who are in the IMP/EXP business)
- Personal Effects On Approval Only, Except Prohibited to Chennai
- Hyderabad Cargo Customs Clearance in Chennai
- Liquid items, food stuff, medicines, alcohol, electronic items and batteries are subject to commodity restrictions.
- Final confirmation of acceptance can only be advised by consignee custom broker at destination.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
What A1 does: the price, the booking with the carrier, checking your packing list and documents, the warehouse labels and the contact until the cargo arrives. What A1 does not do: pickup, packing or palletizing, customs clearance and duties at destination (arranged and paid by the receiver), air freight, courier, vehicles and full containers.
More about shipping to New Delhi
All gateways and rates for shipping to New Delhi and the overview of shipping to India from Canada. Other gateways: from Toronto to Delhi, from Vancouver to Delhi. Other routes from Montreal: Beirut, Casablanca, Southampton, Genoa, Mumbai, Shanghai, Karachi, Manila, Colombo, Mombasa, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cebu, Haiphong. Read how to ship personal effects from Canada, or see every destination in shipping destinations A–Z.
Questions and answers
How much is shipping from Montreal to Delhi?
From USD 582.88 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 1,059.70 for 2.5 CBM / 500 kg. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; duties and taxes are paid by the receiver.
How long does sea shipping from Montreal to Delhi take?
The carrier estimates 73 days from the Montreal warehouse to New Delhi. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Montreal?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East; the address and labels come with the booking.
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.