Sending a shipping container to another country raises a lot of concerns. How much will it cost? When will it arrive? Are there fees associated with customs? What if the shipping container is only half filled? These questions are reasonable. However, there is no need for concern. Couriers have simplified the process to make sending a shipping container to Canada easier than ever. This article provides the details.
Deciding Between Air, Land, and Sea/Ocean Transport
Firstly, if you want to ship cargo to Canada, you must choose a shipping method. Using a truck to ship a container is only feasible if you are shipping from the USA or, locally, from Canada. International shipping from the UK or from Australia requires air or sea freight.
The shipping methods vary in delivery times and cost. Thus, if you want to ship freight to Canada, you should have these details before you decide. An online shipping calculator can estimate the price and delivery time.
The Fastest Way to Ship to Canada
The fastest way to ship to Canada for any kind of postage will be via air freight. However, this may not always be true for bulk shipments. It all depends on where you are shipping from and the shipping option you select. Furthermore, air freight is expensive, sometimes costing five times more than sea freight.
What’s the Difference Between LTT and LTC?
LTT and LTC are two terms you may have encountered in your search for shipping methods. They refer to less than truckload (LTT) and less than container (LTC).
If you want to ship a container but do not have enough cargo to fill a standard shipping container, couriers will allow you to ship less than a container (LTC) to Canada. However, instead of paying for the whole container, you only pay for the space you occupy while another company or individual can use the vacant space. Similarly, LTT allows you to ship less than a truckload (LTT) to Canada.
Conclusion
If you want to send a bulk shipment to Canada in a shipping container, there are numerous options. You can get a better rate if you use LTC shipping, but it depends on your shipment size.