Shipping to Bremen and Bremerhaven
Bremen and its sister port Bremerhaven, 60 km downstream at the mouth of the Weser, form Germany's second-largest port group after Hamburg. Container ships from North America call at Bremerhaven directly, which is why Bremen is one of the two least expensive German destinations in the tariff.
Choose Bremen for the city-state of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Oldenburg, Delmenhorst and north-western Lower Saxony. For consignees further south in Lower Saxony, Osnabrück or Hanover may be closer.
Bremen also has one of Germany's largest logistics and automotive clusters, with a Mercedes-Benz plant and the Airbus site, so commercial cargo of parts and tools is common. Port-area terminals in Bremen and Bremerhaven are open on weekdays; arrange collection promptly after customs release to avoid storage fees. For personal effects, register your new address in Bremen before clearance.
The historic market square with the Town Hall and the Roland statue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city centre has restricted vehicle access.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bremen
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen | USD 5 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 503.03 | USD 5 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 505.82 | USD 7 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 567.18 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 503.03; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. 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 Germany: Commercial Invoice and Packing Material are Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; 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 Germany: Hamburg (95 km), Hanover (100 km), Osnabrueck (103 km), Bielefeld (119 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Germany.
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.