Ocean freight
OriginFuerteventura
DestinationGirifalco
20ft container
Ocean Freight Spain ↔ Canada: Costs and Transit Times
Spain ↔ Canada. Compare FCL and LCL with collection, ports and delivery defined for your cargo.
Your quote in 2 min
We review your request personally
A clear quote
Services and terms set out in writing
Collection and delivery
Scope defined for your route
RECENT REQUESTS
INDICATIVE COSTS
Ocean freight between Spain and Canada: what does it cost?
1 × 20ft container · Valencia → Montreal: 1,050–2,800 €. 1 × 20ft container · Valencia → Halifax: 980–2,600 €.
For container shipping between Spain and Canada, the Canadian delivery address determines the practical routing. Montreal and Toronto require a different inland plan from Vancouver or Calgary. Compare the full journey from the Spanish warehouse, rather than ocean freight alone. Ask for the ports, any transshipment and inland delivery to be identified in the quote.
Ocean-freight reference for the equipment and journey shown. Terminals, collection, delivery, insurance, clearance and taxes need a separate breakdown.
EXAMPLES TO PLAN YOUR SHIPMENT
Ocean Freight costs between Spain and Canada
Ocean-freight reference for the equipment and journey shown. Terminals, collection, delivery, insurance, clearance and taxes need a separate breakdown.
| Volume or equipment | Example route | Transport time | Transport type | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 20ft container | Valencia → Montreal | 14–22 days · indicative transit | FCL · ocean freight | 1,050–2,800 € |
| 1 × 20ft container | Valencia → Halifax | 11–15 days · indicative transit | FCL · ocean freight | 980–2,600 € |
| 1 × 40ft container | Barcelona → Vancouver | 35–45 days · indicative transit | FCL · ocean freight | 1,960–5,200 € |
| 1 × 20ft container | Algeciras → Montreal | 10–14 days · indicative transit | FCL · ocean freight | 910–2,500 € |
| 1 × 40ft container | Bilbao → Montreal | 15–24 days · indicative transit | FCL · ocean freight | 1,470–3,900 € |
Compare equivalent equipment and check which leg each price covers. Additional services should be listed in your proposal. Each price applies to the direction and scope shown in its row. It does not automatically apply to the return journey.
Reference source · Reviewed: 2026-09-25. Market reference, not a confirmed OnShip24 rate.
A proposal tailored to your shipment
Tell us the cargo, origin and destination for a proposal setting out the included services, price and estimated time.
Request a quote for this routeTo assess your shipment
Choosing a shipping option · Spain ↔ Canada
LCL shared container
For cartons or pallets sharing space. Consolidation warehouses and handling are part of the journey.
To assess your shipment: Provide piece counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and stackability. Confirm who loads and unloads; nominal volume is not usable capacity.
20ft container
Dedicated equipment assessed against volume, weight and loading and unloading arrangements.
To assess your shipment: Provide piece counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and stackability. Confirm who loads and unloads; nominal volume is not usable capacity.
40ft or high-cube container
For higher-volume or taller cargo, checking door clearance, stowage and permitted weight.
To assess your shipment: Provide piece counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and stackability. Confirm who loads and unloads; nominal volume is not usable capacity.
PREPARE YOUR SHIPMENT
Shipping container sizes and capacities
Compare 20-foot, 40-foot and high-cube containers: internal dimensions, volume, door openings and payload.
Read the guide →PREPARE YOUR SHIPMENT
Size, equipment and preparation
| Cargo or unit | Transport option | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| LCL shared container | For cartons or pallets sharing space. Consolidation warehouses and handling are part of the journey. | Dimensions of every package, including pallets, and stackability. Identify pieces that need separate handling. |
| 20ft container | Dedicated equipment assessed against volume, weight and loading and unloading arrangements. | Check total weight, the heaviest pieces and access for positioning and collecting the container. |
| 40ft or high-cube container | For higher-volume or taller cargo, checking door clearance, stowage and permitted weight. | Measure the tallest packed piece and check the quoted equipment’s door opening; high-cube equipment does not automatically allow more weight. |
Provide piece counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and stackability. Confirm who loads and unloads; nominal volume is not usable capacity.
PORTS, CITIES AND DELIVERY
Locations that shape the route · Spain ↔ Canada
Barcelona / Valencia
Separate warehouse collection from port loading. For LCL, also identify the consolidation warehouse.
Montreal / Toronto
For Montreal and Toronto, assess an eastern routing. Delivery to Toronto requires a separate inland leg.
Vancouver / Calgary
For western Canada, compare the full journey to Vancouver or Calgary rather than applying Ontario inland costs.
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR REQUEST
How the journey is organised · Spain ↔ Canada
Collection and delivery examples for planning. These are not announcements of direct sailings or guaranteed frequencies.
Madrid ↔ Montreal
For Montreal and Toronto, assess an eastern routing. Delivery to Toronto requires a separate inland leg. Confirm the address, access, cargo readiness and carrier handover point.
Barcelona ↔ Toronto
For Montreal and Toronto, assess an eastern routing. Delivery to Toronto requires a separate inland leg. Identify terminals, connections and equipment in the proposal; a network is not a guaranteed direct service.
Valencia ↔ Halifax
Separate warehouse collection from port loading. For LCL, also identify the consolidation warehouse. Agree the recipient, where the service ends and how unloading or terminal collection is arranged.
Madrid ↔ Ottawa
Provide the postal code and unloading arrangements. A quote should distinguish terminal collection from warehouse or home delivery. Access, appointments and inland transport need to be assessed explicitly. Confirm the address, access, cargo readiness and carrier handover point.
Barcelona ↔ Vancouver
For western Canada, compare the full journey to Vancouver or Calgary rather than applying Ontario inland costs. Identify terminals, connections and equipment in the proposal; a network is not a guaranteed direct service.
Valencia ↔ Calgary
For western Canada, compare the full journey to Vancouver or Calgary rather than applying Ontario inland costs. Agree the recipient, where the service ends and how unloading or terminal collection is arranged.
FROM PLANNING TO DELIVERY
What to prepare before requesting a quote · Spain ↔ Canada
Cargo and inventory
Provide piece counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and stackability. Confirm who loads and unloads; nominal volume is not usable capacity.
Collection at origin
Barcelona / Valencia: Separate warehouse collection from port loading. For LCL, also identify the consolidation warehouse. Warehouse access and transfer to the port or consolidation warehouse.
Documents and dates
Cargo-ready date and preferred receiving date. Prepare the parties’ details, a description and value of the contents, and an inventory or packing list. Customs documents and admission requirements are checked for the country, direction and shipment type; no exemption or import permission is assumed.
Receipt and delivery
Vancouver / Calgary: For western Canada, compare the full journey to Vancouver or Calgary rather than applying Ontario inland costs. Inland transport, receiving appointment, unloading and equipment return where relevant.
Frequently asked questions · Spain ↔ Canada
Ocean freight between Spain and Canada: what does it cost?
1 × 20ft container · Valencia → Montreal: 1,050–2,800 €. 1 × 20ft container · Valencia → Halifax: 980–2,600 €. Ocean-freight reference for the equipment and journey shown. Terminals, collection, delivery, insurance, clearance and taxes need a separate breakdown.
How long does transport between Spain and Canada take?
Valencia → Montreal: 14–22 days · indicative transit. Valencia → Halifax: 11–15 days · indicative transit. Door-to-door time runs from collection to the agreed delivery. In addition to the main transport leg, allow for preparation, waiting for departure, connections, any clearance and final distribution. The quote should explain what its estimated time covers and when the clock starts.
What should I plan for in Vancouver / Calgary?
For western Canada, compare the full journey to Vancouver or Calgary rather than applying Ontario inland costs.
Which equipment or service should I choose?
For cartons or pallets sharing space. Consolidation warehouses and handling are part of the journey. Dedicated equipment assessed against volume, weight and loading and unloading arrangements. For higher-volume or taller cargo, checking door clearance, stowage and permitted weight.
What documents should I prepare?
Prepare the parties’ details, a description and value of the contents, and an inventory or packing list. Customs documents and admission requirements are checked for the country, direction and shipment type; no exemption or import permission is assumed.
How does delivery beyond the terminal work?
Provide the postal code and unloading arrangements. A quote should distinguish terminal collection from warehouse or home delivery. Access, appointments and inland transport need to be assessed explicitly.
Can I request the reverse direction?
Yes, state the direction you need. It will be assessed with its own conditions, availability and price; the opposite direction’s rate or routing cannot simply be reused.
Does my request confirm a departure or booking?
No. Your request lets us assess the cargo and journey. Equipment, date, routing and acceptance require a subsequent proposal and confirmation.
Explore services and destinations
Request an ocean freight quote
Spain ↔ Canada. Compare FCL and LCL with collection, ports and delivery defined for your cargo.
Start my request →