Shipping to Bintulu
Bintulu, on the coast of central Sarawak, is an industrial town built around one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas complexes and a deep-water port. It also serves the Samalaju industrial park and the palm-oil industry.
Practical tips. Most cargo to Bintulu is commercial: equipment and spare parts for the energy and industrial sector, often delivered straight to the plant. Expatriate engineers working in Bintulu ship household goods here as well, cleared with Sarawak residence documents. Choose Bintulu for consignees in Bintulu and the surrounding districts.
The town is small and easy to navigate, so collection after clearance is quick.
The port has a container terminal and a dedicated LNG terminal, and it is expanding to serve the Samalaju heavy-industry park, so delivery options for industrial consignees are good. Bintulu airport has flights to Kuching and Kuala Lumpur.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bintulu
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu | USD 8 / cu ft 61 days · min. USD 547.56 | USD 8 / cu ft 61 days · min. USD 547.56 | USD 7 / cu ft 51 days · min. USD 512.24 |
Examples from Vancouver: 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 Malaysia: Collect Freight Only Accepted to Port Kelang, Penang; Alcohol / Tobacco Not Accepted; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Products Containing Pork Prohibited; Over Weight / Over Length Surcharge Cargo over 3000kg/14 Feet; Fortnightly Service From Singapore; Sandakan MIN 2 CBM.
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 Malaysia: Sibu (164 km), Miri (170 km), Labuan (338 km), Kuching (351 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Malaysia.
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.