Shipping to Caloocan, Metro Manila
Caloocan is a city in northern Metro Manila, about 7 km from the Manila CFS where A1's price ends. Ocean transit to Manila takes about 20 days from Vancouver, the lowest-priced gateway, and about 30 days from Toronto or Montreal. The rate is USD 4 per cubic foot, with a USD 406.28 minimum.
Relatives in Canada sending boxes of clothing, appliances and household items to Caloocan families are the usual shippers, along with small traders. Personal effects require carrier approval, a signed packing list and a passport copy. Mark every package with its country of origin, and make sure the paperwork shows complete shipper and consignee information and the house bill of lading number. Because the Philippines gives no free time, the consignee should collect from the CFS right after arrival and arrange the short truck ride north. A1 does not collect cargo or palletize, so deliver an ISPM 15 heat-treated pallet or crate to the warehouse; local duties and taxes are paid in Manila.
How a shipment to Caloocan works
Caloocan is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Manila about 7 km (straight line) from Caloocan: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Manila. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Caloocan with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Manila
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 4 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 406.28 |
Example from Vancouver: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 406.28 with all A1 fees. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies the quote adds 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 Philippines: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Required to have proper "MARKINGS/ LABELS" of Country of Origin; Shipper's Full details, Consignee's Full details, HBL NO; No Freetime in Philippines.
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.
Booking: calculate the price above, sign the packing list online and upload your documents; after the carrier confirms the destination charges you pay and receive the labels and delivery instructions for the warehouse. See how to prepare a request.
Shipping to Philippines by service: personal effects to Philippines, commercial cargo to Philippines.
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Rates valid through December 25, 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.