Shipping to Gothenburg
Gothenburg, on Sweden's west coast, has Scandinavia's largest port and is the main entry point for ocean cargo to Sweden and Norway. It serves western Sweden, including Borås, Trollhättan and the Bohuslän coast.
Practical tips. Gothenburg is home to Volvo and many engineering companies, which bring international professionals and commercial shipments of parts. Household goods are cleared under the EU transfer-of-residence relief with an inventory and your registration with the Swedish Tax Agency. Swedish import VAT is 25 %, so the relief is worth claiming.
The port is close to the city, and its container terminal is efficient, so collection is quick. Alcohol is heavily controlled in Sweden and not covered by the relief.
Gothenburg's Chalmers University and Volvo campuses employ many international engineers, and the archipelago and Liseberg amusement park make it popular with families.
Shipping rates from Canada to Gothenburg
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 652.30 | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 658.57 | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 764.53 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 652.30; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 688.84. 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 Sweden: Commercial Invoice 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 Sweden: Malmo (242 km), Stockholm (397 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Sweden.
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.