Shipping to Nanjing
Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province and a former capital of China, lies on the Yangtze about 300 km upstream from Shanghai. Large ships can reach its river port, and cargo can also arrive by feeder from Shanghai.
Practical tips. Choose Nanjing for consignees in Nanjing, Zhenjiang and Yangzhou. The city's universities and its electronics, petrochemical and automotive industries attract international professionals. Personal effects are cleared for residents with a work or residence permit and an inventory.
Nanjing is known for its Ming city wall and Purple Mountain, and it is a major centre for higher education with many international students. The Yangtze river port and the city's expressways make it a good collection point for central Jiangsu and eastern Anhui. Plan around Chinese New Year, when transport and customs slow down.
Shipping rates from Canada to Nanjing
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 30 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 4 / cu ft 20 days · min. USD 406.28 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 406.28; 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 China: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted in China; USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Chongqing Cargo Customs Cleared in Shanghai; Personal Effects Accepted in Hong Kong but not in Guangzhou; No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau; Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Collect Freight On Approval; Hong Kong: Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required; Hong Kong: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are Accepted to Hong Kong if consignee can provide import permit; Hong Kong: Alcohol / Tobacco Are NOT Accepted via Hong Kong for any transhipment; Hong Kong: USCC or Tax ID Number Of Consignee Required; Hong Kong: Enterprise Code (VAT, GST) Number Of Shipper Required; Hong Kong: Personal Effects is NOT Accepted in or via Hong Kong; Hong Kong: No Personal Effects Accepted in Macau.
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 China: Changshu (191 km), Shanghai (270 km), Ningbo (358 km), Qingdao (471 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to China.
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.