Shipping to Miri
Miri, in northern Sarawak near the border with Brunei, is the birthplace of Malaysia's oil industry and still a base for oil and gas companies. Its port serves northern Sarawak.
Practical tips. Miri has a sizeable expatriate community connected to the energy sector, and many international families ship personal effects here. Commercial cargo for oil services companies is common. Choose Miri for consignees in Miri, Marudi and Limbang; for Brunei, the separate Muara destination is closer to Bandar Seri Begawan.
Sarawak residence documents are checked when clearing household goods.
Miri is also known as a resort city with beaches, coral reefs and caves in nearby national parks such as Niah and Gunung Mulu. Its port and road links make it the main supply point for northern Sarawak. Heavy rains in the monsoon season can slow road transport.
Shipping rates from Canada to Miri
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miri | USD 11 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 653.52 | USD 11 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 653.52 | USD 9 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 582.88 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 582.88; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 900.76. 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 Malaysia: Collect Freight Only Accepted to Port Kelang, Penang; Alcohol / Tobacco Not Accepted; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Products Containing Pork Prohibited; Over Weight / Over Length Surcharge Cargo over 3000kg/14 Feet; Fortnightly Service From Singapore; Sandakan MIN 2 CBM.
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 Malaysia: Bintulu (170 km), Labuan (171 km), Kota Kinabalu (290 km), Sibu (331 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Malaysia.
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.