Vancouver to Kolkata is a 48-day lane in the tariff, only six days behind Toronto and Montreal, which makes it the sensible choice for anyone in British Columbia or Alberta: the cargo goes to the Richmond warehouse instead of across the country by truck. Families in Surrey, Burnaby and Vancouver sending personal effects to West Bengal use it most.
Every Indian shipment needs the importer's GSTIN, IEC and e-mail on the bill of lading, prepaid freight and ISPM 15-marked wood. Personal effects are accepted on approval only. A1 does not pick up or palletize: you bring the crate or pallet to the warehouse yourself, or ask the warehouse to palletize it for a separate fee paid directly to them.
Vancouver to Kolkata: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 7 / cu ft | USD 512.24 | 42 days |
| From Montreal | USD 7 / cu ft | USD 512.24 | 42 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 6 / cu ft | USD 476.92 | 48 days |
Compared with Vancouver, the same cargo from Toronto: USD 1 per cu ft more and 6 days shorter (42 days, minimum USD 512.24); from Montreal: USD 1 per cu ft more and 6 days shorter (42 days, minimum USD 512.24).
What a shipment from Vancouver costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 476.92
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 794.80
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 1,112.68
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 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 Kolkata
All gateways and rates for shipping to Kolkata and the overview of shipping to India from Canada. Other gateways: from Toronto to Kolkata. Other routes from Vancouver: Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Colombo, Mombasa, Bangalore, Hyderabad. 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 Kolkata?
From USD 476.92 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 794.80 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 Kolkata take?
The carrier estimates 48 days from the Vancouver warehouse to Kolkata. 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.