Ocean freight from Canada to Punaauia, Tahiti
Punaauia lies on the west coast of Tahiti, south of Faaa, about 12 km from the Papeete warehouse that is A1's destination point. The ocean rate runs from our Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver warehouse to that CFS, and the final drive along the coast is arranged by the receiver. Vancouver offers the lowest rate, around USD 18 per cubic foot with USD 900.76 at minimum, and about 80 days in transit; the eastern gateways take about 90 days.
Typical consignments are furniture and household contents for residents, plus equipment for small tourism or service businesses. The carrier accepts prepaid freight only. A1 does not offer pickup or palletizing, so the goods reach our warehouse on ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets or crates. The customs value of the whole shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000. Local delivery, duties and taxes are paid at destination, and the carrier confirms those charges before you pay.
How a shipment to Punaauia works
Punaauia is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Papeete about 12 km (straight line) from Punaauia: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Papeete. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Punaauia with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
Rates from Canada to Papeete
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papeete | USD 19 / cu ft 90 days · min. USD 936.08 | USD 19 / cu ft 90 days · min. USD 936.08 | USD 18 / cu ft 80 days · min. USD 900.76 |
Example from Vancouver: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 900.76 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 Tahiti: Freight Prepaid Only; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations.
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.