Shipping to Hamad Port
Hamad Port, about 40 km south of Doha near Mesaieed, is Qatar's main container port and one of the largest in the Middle East. Consignees who can collect at the port or have a local forwarder can choose this destination.
Practical tips. The same limits apply as for Doha: up to 2 CBM and 2,500 kg, palletized cargo, no foodstuffs or chemicals, and a certificate of origin. A war surcharge applies on top of the rate. Commercial importers need a Qatari commercial registration.
Compare the Doha and Hamad rates in the Qatar table and choose the one that suits your delivery: collection at the port or delivery in the city.
Hamad Port opened in 2017 and has modern, efficient terminals with quick clearance for properly documented cargo.
Shipping rates from Canada to Hamad
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad | USD 5 / cu ft 75 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 65 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 15 / cu ft 65 days · min. USD 794.80 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 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 Qatar: Certificate Of Origin Required; Foodstuffs / Chemical Products Not Accepted; Subject To Weight/Measure Maximum Limits 2500KG/2CBM; Cargo must be palletize; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; WAR SURCHARGE: SUD 150 W/M.
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 Qatar: Doha (4 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Qatar.
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.