Shipping to Bilbao and northern Spain
Bilbao, in the Basque Country on the Bay of Biscay, has the main port of northern Spain. It serves the Basque Country, Cantabria, Navarre, La Rioja and Castile and León.
Practical tips. Choose Bilbao for consignees in Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Santander and Pamplona. The region has a strong industrial base, so commercial cargo of machinery and parts is common. Household goods are cleared with the NIE, empadronamiento, passport and inventory.
Bilbao is known for the Guggenheim Museum and its food culture, and the north of Spain has a rainy climate, so wrap furniture and boxes in plastic. Basque and Spanish are both official languages in the region.
Bilbao's airport and high-speed rail links to Madrid make it easy for families to fly in and meet their shipment. The city's universities and engineering companies, including wind-energy firms, attract international professionals.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bilbao
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 509.52 | USD 5 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 8 / cu ft 39 days · min. USD 620.01 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 509.52; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (333.33 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 Spain: Consignee EROI# is required; Commercial Invoice Required; Customs Clearance in Barcelona; RATIO 1:333 KGS TO BILBAO AND VALENCIA; 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.
Nearest other destinations in Spain: Madrid (323 km), Barcelona (469 km), Valencia (473 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Spain.
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.