Shipping from Vancouver to Southampton takes about 29 days in the tariff; Toronto and Montreal are faster for eastern cargo and have their own pages. Customs clearance is done in London and the cargo is delivered to the consignee from the London CFS, as there is no terminal service at the port itself.
The consignee needs an EORI number. People moving back to England with personal effects must apply for Transfer of Residence relief on GOV.UK before the cargo arrives, otherwise duty and VAT may be charged. All wood packing must meet ISPM 15. A1 prices the sea freight online from the Richmond warehouse. Families from British Columbia moving to the south of England, and Canadians starting jobs in London, ship their belongings this way.
Vancouver to Southampton: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 18 days |
| From Montreal | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 15 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 5 / cu ft | USD 441.60 | 29 days |
Compared with Vancouver, the same cargo from Toronto: USD 2 per cu ft less and 11 days shorter (18 days, minimum USD 370.96); from Montreal: USD 2 per cu ft less and 14 days shorter (15 days, minimum USD 370.96).
What a shipment from Vancouver costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 441.60
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 706.50
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 971.40
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 United Kingdom
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.
- Scotland: Personal Effects Inq. for Rates/ToR App. Req'd
- Scotland: Custom Clearance In London
- Scotland: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Scotland: Edinburgh Door Service Only
- Terminal Service Not Available. Direct
- Delivery To Consignee From London CFS.
- Consignee EROI# is required
- Personal Effects must complete application using Transfer of residence to the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
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), courier, vehicles and full containers; air freight is quoted only on request.
A1 services from Canada: Ocean LCL shipping, personal effects, commercial cargo, air freight (on request).
More about shipping to Southampton
All gateways and rates for shipping to Southampton and the overview of shipping to United Kingdom from Canada. Other gateways: from Toronto to Southampton, from Montreal to Southampton. 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, Hanoi, Chennai, Kochi, Tuticorin, Haiphong, Beirut, Casablanca, Chittagong, Tianjin. 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 Southampton?
From USD 441.60 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 706.50 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 Southampton take?
The carrier estimates 29 days from the Vancouver warehouse to Southampton. 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.