Shipping from Canada to Antananarivo, Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital in the central highlands, is about 216 km in a straight line from the port of Toamasina (Tamatave), where our price ends at the destination warehouse. The climb inland on the national road to the capital is arranged by the consignee and is not included, nor are Malagasy duties and taxes. Toronto is usually the cheapest gateway at about USD 7 per cubic foot, with a smallest shipment of USD 512.24. Transit is about 53 days from Toronto or Montreal, while Vancouver is faster at about 43.
Senders include families of Malagasy origin, missions and charities shipping donations, and small importers. The carrier requires freight prepaid and a commercial invoice, with customs clearance at the point of entry, so the consignee or an agent must be present in Toamasina. Personal effects are accepted subject to carrier approval with a signed packing list and passport copy. A1 does not pick up: bring the goods on ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets, with a total customs value of CAD 2,000 or less.
How a shipment to Antananarivo works
Antananarivo is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Tamatave about 216 km (straight line) from Antananarivo: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Tamatave. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Antananarivo with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Tamatave
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamatave | USD 7 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 9 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Example from Toronto: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 512.24 with all A1 fees. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies the quote adds trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: 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. Carrier conditions for Madagascar: Freight Prepaid Only; Customs Clearance At Point Of Entry; Commercial Invocie Required; 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.
Booking: calculate the price above, sign the packing list online and upload your documents; after the carrier confirms the destination charges you pay and receive the labels and delivery instructions for the warehouse. See how to prepare a request.
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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.