Shipping to Durban
Durban, on the Indian Ocean coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is the busiest container port in Africa and the main gateway for Johannesburg and Gauteng as well as the province itself.
Practical tips. Choose Durban for consignees in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga and the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Port congestion is common, so allow flexibility in the delivery date. Household goods of immigrants and returning residents are cleared with the passport, permit and inventory through a customs broker.
Durban has a subtropical climate with humid summers, so wrap goods carefully. The city's large Indian community and its beaches make it a popular destination for returning South Africans.
King Shaka airport has flights across the country.
Umhlanga and Ballito, north of the city, are popular with returning families and have good road access for moving trucks. The port's container terminal is close to the city centre.
Shipping rates from Canada to Durban
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | USD 5 / cu ft 58 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 2 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 394.51 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 394.51; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. 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 Africa: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Personal Effects Donated Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; East London MIN 3 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 South Africa: Johannesburg (500 km), Port Elizabeth (683 km), Cape Town (1,271 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to South Africa.
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.