The Most Affordable Rate to Ship Your Container From The U.S. to Canada

How much does shipping a container from the U.S. to Canada cost? Well, the truth is, it varies.

Where are you shipping your container from? Where in Canada do you need your container delivered?

Are you shipping your container by truck, or do you need a port-to-port transport solution?

These factors, and more, go into your U.S. to Canada container shipping rate.

The one thing that never varies is Heavy Equipment Transport will search high and low to find you the most affordable container shipping rate-- without sacrificing the safety and quality service of your container move.

When you speak with a transport agent, they'll gather all the necessary information. Then you'll receive an all-inclusive quote to ship your container from the U.S. to Canada without hidden fees.

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Heavy Equipment Transport also ships your containers from Canada to the United States.

Heavy Equipment Transport offers intermodal, drayage, and standard container shipping to and from Canada.

With 13+ years of experience in the industry, we execute each container move with top-quality transport services.

Why Choose Heavy Equipment Transport to Ship Your Container to Canada?

Plenty of transport companies ship containers from the U.S. to Canada, but you need the right company.

Why is Heavy Equipment Transport the right company to ship your container to or from Canada?

• Experience: Heavy Equipment Transport has 13+ years of experience transporting containers from the U.S. to Canada. (And from Canada to the U.S.)

• The Care Factor: The reviews speak for themselves. Our mission is to provide better transport. It's not just about making money--it's about putting clients and their needs first. We care about your container transport and do everything we can to ensure a quality shipping experience and that your freight is delivered safely.

• Transparency: We are licensed, bonded, and insured to ship containers to and from Canada. Your transport agent provides everything you need, including insurance information, MC numbers, etc.

• Permits, Customs, and More: We handle every aspect of your Canada container move. Your dedicated transport agent obtains permits and customs paperwork; we even get loading assistance for your container if needed.

Heavy Equipment Transport'S Goal:

Transport containers from the U.S. to Canada at affordable rates without sacrificing quality shipping services.

Get serious about your Canada container transport.

Call Heavy Equipment Transport for a container moving quote now! (888) 730-2951

Port-to-Port Container Shipping to Canada

Choose the Canadian Port for your container delivery and get a quote now! (888) 730-2951

Port of Vancouver

Port of Montreal

Port of Prince Rupert

Port of Halifax

Port of Saint John

All Other Canadian Ports Here

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HET Ships Containers in all 50 States

Container Shipping Services

HET ships containers of all sizes to all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska,. For this container, Janelle was contacted by a client in need of moving a container from Pinon Hills, CA to Keaau, HI. Janelle scheduled a hotshot trailer to take the 40 ft container from zip code 92372 to the port of Los Angeles. From there, the container was shipped on a vessel taking 14 days to arrive in Keaau.

40FT CONTAINER TRANSPORT ON HOTSHOT TRAILER

Containers can be transported on step decks, flatbed, container trailers, and even hotshot trailers

40ft Container Transport Shipment Performed by Janelle Foltz

Origin: Pinon Hills, CA 92372

Destination: Keaau, HI 96749

Shipping Container Transport Dimensions and Specifications

Container Size/Type

Dimensions Internally
(L x W x H)

Door Opening
(W x H)

Cubic-Capacity

Weight Capacity

20FT

19.32 x 7.70 x 7.74ft

7.64 x 7.51ft

104.98ft³

47840.31lb

40FT

39.53 x 7.70 x 7.74ft

7.64 x 7.51ft

216.53ft³

58422.49lb

20FT Flat Rack
with sides

19.32 x 7.70 x 7.31ft

Side Opening
W - 8.49ft

98.42ft³

58422.49lb

40FT Flat Rack
with Sides

39.53 x 7.70 x 7.31ft

Side Opening
W - 8.49ft

206.69ft³

7936.64lb

40FT Flat Rack
without sides

40.02 x 7.70 x 2.13ft

Side Opening
W - 38.25ft

219.81ft³
Max Height 25.39ft

85980.28lb

FAQ: Your Canada Container Moving Questions Answered

How do I ship a container to Canada?

The two most common ways to ship your container to Canada are by truck and ocean liner. Because the U.S. is connected to Canada by land, you can transport a container anywhere in the U.S. to Canada by semi-truck. Port-to-Port container shipping options are also available.

What is the estimated transit time when shipping a container from the U.S. to Canada?

The estimated transit time to ship a container from the U.S. to Canada varies. How many miles must be traveled? Are you transporting your container by semi-truck or by ocean liner? The average time ranges from as little as a few days to upwards of a few weeks. Both countries are vast, so it depends on the origin, destination, and transit type.

Do Canada container shipping costs change based on the size of my container?

Yes, Canada container shipping costs change based on not only the size of your container but also the weight. Size, weight, load assistance, tolls, distance traveled, and more all factor into your Canada container shipping cost.

How soon should I book my container transport to Canada?

Give yourself ample time to transport your container to Canada and ensure it's delivered on time. Because the time to can fluctuate, call Heavy Equipment Transport in advance and speak with a transport agent. We'll guide you on the best shipping times for your container moves to Canada.

A Heavy Equipment Transport agent will find the best Canada container shipping rate without sacrificing quality service.

Get your Canada container transport rate today! (888) 730-2951.