Shipping to Dortmund and the eastern Ruhr
Dortmund, in the east of the Ruhr area, is the largest city in Westphalia and has one of Europe's biggest canal ports at the start of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Cargo from Canada reaches it by land after unloading at a North Sea port.
The Dortmund destination is convenient for Bochum, Hagen, Unna, Hamm and the Sauerland. Students and staff of TU Dortmund and the city's technology parks often ship personal effects here; the German relief for household goods applies when you move your residence.
Dortmund sits on the A1, A2 and A45 motorways, which makes it a convenient collection point for the whole eastern Ruhr. Commercial consignees, such as logistics firms around the port and the technology parks, often send their own truck. Private consignees can collect with a van after customs release; have your passport and registration certificate ready.
The city is also known for Borussia Dortmund and its stadium, and match days bring heavy traffic around the south of the city.
Shipping rates from Canada to Dortmund
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund | USD 5 / cu ft 18 days · min. USD 509.52 | USD 5 / cu ft 18 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 8 / cu ft 28 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 (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: Essen (32 km), Wuppertal (34 km), Dusseldorf (58 km), Cologne (73 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.