Trade Routes
Shipping from India to Canada: Routes & Documentation
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Canada is a growing market for Indian exporters. Whether cargo lands on the west or east coast depends on the final destination and routing.
Routes and ports
Exports leave Nhava Sheva or Mundra. For western Canada, services route across the Pacific to Vancouver or Prince Rupert. For eastern Canada, services route via the Suez Canal and Atlantic to Montreal or Halifax.
Typical transit times
- Ocean FCL: approximately 25 to 40 days depending on coast and routing.
- Air freight: generally 3 to 8 days to Toronto or Vancouver.
Canadian import requirements
- The Canadian importer needs a Business Number for customs.
- Customs declarations are filed through the CBSA systems.
- ISPM-15 treated wood packaging is required.
- Agency rules may apply to food and regulated goods.