Shipping to Ostrava
Ostrava, in the north-east of the Czech Republic near Poland and Slovakia, is an industrial city once known for coal and steel, now growing in engineering and IT. Cargo reaches it by rail from a North Sea or Baltic port.
Practical tips. The tariff counts 1 CBM as 500 kg for Ostrava, so dense cargo is charged by weight sooner than elsewhere. Choose Ostrava for consignees in Moravia-Silesia, Olomouc and northern Moravia. Commercial shipments for factories in the region are common, and importers need an EORI number.
Household goods are cleared under EU rules with an inventory and proof of residence.
Ostrava's former industrial area, Dolní Vítkovice, is now a cultural centre, and the city has universities and a growing technology sector. Kraków in Poland is about two hours away by motorway.
Shipping rates from Canada to Ostrava
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava | USD 3 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 5 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (500 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 Czech Republic: Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; OSTRAVA RATE BASIS: 1 CBM / 500 KGS.
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 Czech Republic: Prague (278 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Czech Republic.
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.