Shipping to Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial centre and the heart of the Rhine-Main region, with one of Europe's largest airports and a dense motorway and rail network. Ocean cargo from Canada is unloaded at a North Sea port and carried to Frankfurt inland.
Frankfurt suits consignees in Offenbach, Darmstadt, Hanau, Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden. For Mainz there is a separate destination on the other side of the Rhine. Many bankers and expatriates moving to Frankfurt ship household goods here under the change-of-residence relief.
Commercial consignees in Frankfurt often use freight forwarders near the airport, one of Europe's largest cargo hubs, to clear and deliver the goods. For private shipments, the consignee collects at the terminal after customs release. Frankfurt traffic is heavy, so plan collection outside rush hours and book a loading slot if the terminal asks for one.
The European Central Bank and many international banks are based here, and their relocation partners often handle customs for employees.
Shipping rates from Canada to Frankfurt
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | USD 5 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 509.52 | USD 5 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 8 / cu ft 27 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: Mainz (32 km), Mannheim (71 km), Heidelberg (78 km), Kaiserslautern (99 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.