Shipping to Southampton
Southampton, on England's south coast, is the UK's main deep-sea port for ships from North America and the gateway for London and southern England. It serves London, the south-east, the Midlands and Wales by road and rail.
Practical tips. Household goods are free of duty and VAT under Transfer of Residence relief: apply online to HMRC with form ToR01 before the goods arrive and give us the ToR reference. Without it, the shipment is held and may be taxed. Commercial importers need a GB EORI number.
London deliveries need planning: parking suspensions for the moving truck, congestion and low-emission zones, and narrow streets in older areas. Many Canadians relocating to the UK settle in London or the commuter towns of Surrey and Hampshire.
Southampton is also a major cruise port.
Shipping rates from Canada to Southampton
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | USD 3 / cu ft 18 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 15 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 5 / cu ft 29 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 (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 United Kingdom: Scotland: Personal Effects Inq. for Rates/ToR App. Req'd; Scotland: Custom Clearance In London; Scotland: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Scotland: Edinburgh Door Service Only; Terminal Service Not Available. Direct; Delivery To Consignee From London CFS.; Consignee EROI# is required; Personal Effects must complete application using Transfer of residence to the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk); 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.
Nearest other destinations in United Kingdom: Glasgow (583 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to United Kingdom.
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.