Ocean Freight · Gdansk → Montreal
Ocean Freight from Gdansk to Montreal
Gdansk (PLGDN), Poland to Montreal (CAMTR), Canada is a 3,587-nautical-mile ocean lane (6,643 km). The routing is an open-ocean passage with no canal transit. Port-to-port transit runs about 9–15 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 3,587 nm
- Transit
- 9–15 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in Poland, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Canada.
- Origin
- Gdansk (PLGDN), Poland
- Destination
- Montreal (CAMTR), Canada
- Distance
- 3,587 nm (6,643 km)
- Estimated transit
- 9–15 days
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from Gdansk.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Poland.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Gdansk → Montreal: about 9–15 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Canada, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Canada
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Customs declaration through a Canadian customs broker (CARM)
- CUSMA certification of origin when applicable
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Gdansk to Montreal take?+
Estimated transit is 9–15 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Gdansk from Montreal?+
About 3,587 nm (6,643 km) by sea.
How much does ocean freight from Gdansk to Montreal cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into Canada?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Customs declaration through a Canadian customs broker (CARM); CUSMA certification of origin when applicable.
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Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.