Shipping to Haifa and northern Israel
Haifa, on Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean, has Israel's largest port and is the gateway for the north, including the Galilee, the Golan and the Haifa Bay industrial area.
Practical tips. New immigrants (olim) and returning residents import household goods with duty exemptions confirmed by the Ministry of Aliyah and the Israel Tax Authority. The bill of lading must show the importer's VAT or ID number and the HS code, and a war-risk surcharge may apply. A licensed customs broker handles clearance.
Haifa is a mixed city of Jews and Arabs, home to the Technion and many high-tech companies. Its hilly neighbourhoods can be hard for large trucks.
The Baha'i Gardens are Haifa's famous landmark.
The city's Bahá'í Gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its port is close to the main roads north and east.
Shipping rates from Canada to Haifa
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haifa | USD 7 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 7 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 512.24 | USD 9 / cu ft 51 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 512.24; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 759.48. 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 Israel: Subject to War Risk S/C - Inquire for Rate; B/L Must Show Exporter No. / Importer VAT No. / Registration No. / H.S. Code; 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 Israel: Ashdod (118 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Israel.
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.