Shipping Personal Effects Overseas
Plan boxed belongings with clear contents and destination requirements.
Inventory what is packed
Prepare a box-by-box list with practical descriptions. Avoid vague entries such as 'miscellaneous' when specific contents can be listed.
Check eligibility
Personal effects may be treated differently from commercial goods by the destination. Ask about restricted items, ownership evidence and any residency documents relevant to the move.
Choose the handoff
Decide whether goods will be collected in Canada and delivered to an address abroad or handled at terminals. Share access constraints at both ends.
Next step
Share your route and cargo information with A1 for a current, shipment-specific review. For official export information, see our resources.
Tell us where your cargo needs to go.
Share the origin, destination and shipment details. We will review the route and reply by email.