Why Hamburg is the best-priced German destination
Hamburg, on the river Elbe about 100 km from the North Sea, is Germany's largest seaport and the arrival point for most container ships from Canada. Because the cargo does not need an inland leg after unloading, Hamburg has the lowest rate and one of the shortest transit times of all German destinations in the tariff.
It is the natural choice for consignees in Hamburg itself and in Schleswig-Holstein and northern Lower Saxony, who can collect at the port terminal and avoid the inland surcharge built into other German cities.
The port of Hamburg is spread over a large area on both banks of the Elbe; your cargo is released at a container freight station in the port, and the address comes with the arrival notice. Hamburg customs works quickly, but storage is charged after the free days, so the consignee should be ready to collect as soon as the release is confirmed.
Shipping rates from Canada to Hamburg
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | USD 4 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 4 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 443.46 | USD 7 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 549.70 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 547.56. 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: Schwerin (94 km), Bremen (95 km), Hanover (132 km), Rostock (153 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.