As a freight agent representing Top China Freight, we are excited to introduce the freight conditions for shipping from China to Canada. As a developed nation in North America, Canada boasts a strong economy and well-developed infrastructure, making it an ideal freight destination with abundant logistical resources. Major ports and cities, such as Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, are equipped with modern freight facilities and efficient logistics networks, ensuring smooth import and export operations.
With its extensive coastline situated between two oceans and its border with the United States, Canada serves as a crucial logistics hub, offering a variety of transportation options, including maritime, air, and land routes to meet diverse customer needs. By partnering with us for shipping from China to Canada, you will benefit from tailored transportation solutions, comprehensive customs clearance services, and continuous tracking and monitoring throughout the shipping process to ensure the safe and timely delivery of your goods. We look forward to collaborating with you to provide high-quality freight services and build mutually beneficial partnerships.
The transportation of goods by cargo ships across oceans, ideal for large volumes and heavy items.
The shipment of goods via airplanes, offering fast delivery times for high-value or time-sensitive cargo.
This comprehensive solution streamlines the shipping process, ensuring efficient and hassle-free delivery.
The process of shipping goods that are loaded individually rather than in containers, typically used for oversized or irregularly shaped cargo.
The primary options include air freight (5–8 days), sea freight (20–30 days), and express courier services (2–5 days). Air freight suits urgent, high-value items, while sea freight is cost-effective for bulk shipments.
Sea freight is ideal for bulk shipments due to its cost-effectiveness, while air freight is suitable for time-sensitive or high-value goods. Visit TopChinaFreight to explore tailored shipping solutions for Canada.
As of 2025, sea freight rates for a 20GP container from Shenzhen/Shanghai to Vancouver or Toronto start at 1,080–1,350 USD, depending on the carrier and season67.
Canada exempts goods with a declared value ≤20 CAD. However, the minimum declared value must be ≥5 USD per parcel. Duties and taxes are calculated based on the HS code and product value2.
Top partners include:
SFC Logistics: Offers dedicated air and sea routes with real-time tracking and 30-day free storage12.
Compass International Logistics: Provides competitive rates for FCL/LCL shipments from major Chinese ports67.
Bestforworld: Specializes in cost-optimized air and sea consolidation3.
Submit accurate HS codes, certificates of origin, and invoices in advance. Pre-clearance services from providers like SFC or Compass Logistics streamline the process16.
Insurance typically costs 0.33% of the cargo value, with a minimum fee of $25 USD. For high-value goods, this ensures coverage against damage or loss1.
Yes. SFC’s dedicated Canada lines (e.g., service codes STEXPFS or STEC) offer 10–15-day transit times for battery-included products, with last-mile delivery via Canada Post2.
Cargo Insurance provides coverage for goods against loss, damage, or theft during transit, ensuring that the owner receives financial compensation in the event of unforeseen incidents.
Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a service where sellers store their products in Amazon's warehouses, and Amazon handles the packing, shipping, and customer service.
Customs brokerage is a service that helps importers and exporters clear goods through customs.
Door to door service refers to the transportation of goods directly from the sender's location to the recipient's location, handled entirely by the carrier.
Express service provide fast, time-sensitive delivery of parcels and documents.
DDU term means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s designated destination, but not for paying import duties and other import fees. The buyer is responsible for customs clearance and paying all applicable duties, taxes, and fees.
DDP term means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s designated destination and for paying all import duties and other import fees. The buyer only needs to receive the goods, without bearing any additional expenses.
I signed up with Top China Freight years ago ( in the early days I believe) and have been a regular customer with the Germany, UK and US warehouse facilities. I have had many irregular and demanding situations over the years and I can honestly say that Top China Freight has consistently delivered valuable service at a reasonable cost and I am truly grateful. Sometimes they even went out of their way to suggest a better solution for my situation. I rarely leave reviews but have been so impressed over the years of service that I feel compelled to leave this review. Thank you to all the staff at Top China Freight!
