Shipping to Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka and India's technology hub, is about 350 km inland from the nearest major port at Chennai. Ocean cargo is unloaded at the coast and moved to an inland container depot in Bengaluru, where it is cleared; the tariff's rate includes this inland leg.
Practical tips. Many software professionals return from Canada to Bengaluru and ship household goods under the transfer-of-residence rules; keep your passport showing at least two years abroad and a detailed inventory. Bengaluru traffic is famously slow, so plan the delivery for early morning, and confirm that your apartment complex allows moving trucks on the delivery day.
Choose Bengaluru for consignees in Karnataka and nearby Hosur in Tamil Nadu.
The city's pleasant climate and growing start-up scene attract many returning professionals and their families.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bangalore
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | USD 8 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 547.56 | USD 7 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 52 days · min. USD 512.24 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 512.24; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 759.48. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate 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 India: 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.
Nearest other destinations in India: Chennai (292 km), Cochin (365 km), Tuticorin (468 km), Hyderabad (497 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to India.
Rates valid October 1–31, 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.