Shipping to Nagoya and Chubu
Nagoya, in Aichi Prefecture, is Japan's manufacturing heartland and home to Toyota and hundreds of automotive suppliers. Its port is the busiest in Japan by cargo tonnage, and much of the traffic is industrial. The Nagoya destination is ideal for commercial shipments of parts, tools and samples to the Chubu region, and for families relocating with automotive or aerospace companies.
Choose Nagoya for consignees in Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures. Commercial cargo is cleared by a licensed customs broker, and many factories accept direct delivery to their loading dock after clearance.
Practical tips. Nagoya's wide streets make truck deliveries easier than in Tokyo or Osaka. Toyota City and the surrounding towns are about an hour east, and many suppliers there prefer delivery straight to the factory. Expatriates moving with Japanese manufacturers usually get relocation support; ask your employer whether they have a preferred customs broker in Nagoya before you ship.
Shipping rates from Canada to Nagoya
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya | USD 5 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 3 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. 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 Japan: Commercial Invoice Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Subject to Japan AFR US$30.00.
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 Japan: Osaka (139 km), Shimizu (146 km), Kanazawa (155 km), Kobe (165 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Japan.
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.