Shipping to Busan
Busan, on the south-east coast, is South Korea's largest port and one of the busiest in the world. It serves Busan, Ulsan, Changwon, Gimhae and Daegu, the industrial heart of the south-east.
Practical tips. Busan is the destination to use for personal effects and household goods in Korea, since the carrier does not accept them to Incheon or Seoul. Koreans returning after a long stay abroad and foreigners with residence import used household goods with duty exemptions; clearance is done through a customs broker with the passport and inventory.
The KTX high-speed train links Busan with Seoul in under three hours. Busan's apartment towers usually require a ladder truck for moves, which local movers provide.
Busan is also known for its beaches and film festival.
Haeundae's towers often need ladder trucks.
Shipping rates from Canada to Busan
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. 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 South Korea: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Seoul/Inchon Personal Effects / Household Goods Not Accepted.
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 South Korea: Inchon (330 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to South Korea.
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.