Shipping from Canada to Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, the Scottish capital on the Firth of Forth, is about 67 km east of Glasgow, the tariff point for Scotland. For Edinburgh the carrier lists door service only: the shipment is cleared in London and trucked from the London CFS to the consignee's address, with no warehouse collection option. From Toronto, the lowest-cost gateway, the rate is roughly USD 6 per cubic foot and USD 476.92 at minimum, with about 21 days in transit; Montreal is similar and Vancouver takes about 31.
Many Edinburgh shipments are boxes and furniture for academics, students and families relocating, along with stock for small retailers. Give the carrier a correct delivery address and the consignee's EORI number, which is required. Movers bringing personal effects must apply for UK Transfer of Residence, and A1 also needs a signed packing list and passport copy. Pallets or crates have to be heat-treated ISPM 15 wood, and you deliver them to our warehouse. Delivery and destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before payment.
How a shipment to Edinburgh works
Edinburgh is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Glasgow about 67 km (straight line) from Edinburgh: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Glasgow. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Edinburgh with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Glasgow
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | USD 6 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 6 / cu ft 21 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 9 / cu ft 31 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Example from Toronto: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 476.92 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 United Kingdom: Scotland: Personal Effects Inq. for Rates/ToR App. Req'd; Scotland: Custom Clearance In London; Scotland: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Scotland: Edinburgh Door Service Only; Terminal Service Not Available. Direct; Delivery To Consignee From London CFS.; Consignee EROI# is required; Personal Effects must complete application using Transfer of residence to the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk); 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.
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.
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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.