Freight from Canada to Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Maharagama is a suburb south-east of Colombo, about 13 km in a straight line from the Colombo warehouse that is A1's destination point. The ocean rate covers the move from Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver to that CFS; the consignee then collects or books a local delivery inland. Vancouver is fastest at about 48 days, Montreal takes about 50 and Toronto about 55, with Toronto the cheapest at roughly USD 5 per cubic foot and USD 441.60 for the smallest shipment.
Shipments here are often personal belongings for relatives and supplies for small shops. Payment is made in Canada, as the carrier does not accept collect freight, and the bill of lading needs an HS code, so describe goods precisely. Single packages are capped at 3,000 kg. Personal belongings go only with carrier approval and must be listed on a signed packing list, with a passport copy attached. Use ISPM 15 heat-treated wood for pallets or crates and bring them to our warehouse. Keep the total customs value within CAD 2,000, and expect the carrier to confirm destination charges before payment.
How a shipment to Maharagama works
Maharagama is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Colombo about 13 km (straight line) from Maharagama: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Colombo. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Maharagama with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Colombo
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | USD 5 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 50 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Example from Toronto: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 441.60 with all A1 fees. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies the quote adds 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 Sri Lanka: Freight Prepaid Only; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Cargo Weight Not To Exceed 3000kgs/Pkg; HS Code Required on BL.
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.
Booking: calculate the price above, sign the packing list online and upload your documents; after the carrier confirms the destination charges you pay and receive the labels and delivery instructions for the warehouse. See how to prepare a request.
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Rates valid through December 25, 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.