Vancouver is the quicker gateway to Hanoi, about 57 days in the tariff against 67 from the east. As on every Hanoi booking, cargo is charged at a minimum of 2 CBM, so the lane makes most sense for household moves and larger lots rather than a single box.
The bill of lading must show the consignee's tax ID and the HS code of the goods, so collect them from the receiver before booking. All wood must be ISPM 15. Deliver the cargo to the Richmond warehouse; A1 does not offer pickup or palletizing, but the warehouse can palletize for a fee you arrange directly with them. Ask the receiver whether Haiphong would work instead: it has no 2 CBM minimum and is ten days quicker.
Vancouver to Hanoi: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 8 / cu ft | USD 710.03 | 67 days |
| From Montreal | USD 8 / cu ft | USD 710.03 | 67 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 7 / cu ft | USD 679.49 | 57 days |
Compared with Vancouver, the same cargo from Toronto: USD 1 per cu ft more and 10 days longer (67 days, minimum USD 710.03); from Montreal: USD 1 per cu ft more and 10 days longer (67 days, minimum USD 710.03).
What a shipment from Vancouver costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 679.49
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 883.10
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 1,253.96
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 Vancouver
The Vancouver receiving warehouse is in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves British Columbia; from Alberta and the Prairies the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Vancouver or Montreal. 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 Vietnam
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.
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Consignee Tax ID And HS Code Rerquired On BL
- Hanoi Cargo MIN 2 CBM
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 Hanoi
All gateways and rates for shipping to Hanoi and the overview of shipping to Vietnam from Canada. Other gateways: from Toronto to Hanoi. Other routes from Vancouver: Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Colombo, Mombasa, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Beijing, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Qingdao, Guangzhou. 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 Vancouver to Hanoi?
From USD 679.49 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 883.10 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 Vancouver to Hanoi take?
The carrier estimates 57 days from the Vancouver warehouse to Hanoi. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Vancouver?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River; 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.