Shipping to Canada
The US and Canada enjoy a longstanding trade relationship with a free trade agreement that promotes economic growth. AIR 7 SEAS, a leading freight forwarder, offers tailored shipping solutions to facilitate package delivery between the two countries, ensuring seamless and hassle-free shipments.
Discover Your Shipping Options
Several freight shipping modes are available for shipping between the United States and Canada based on the type and volume of goods, transit time, and budget. We at AIR 7 SEAS offer many freight modes, including land, sea, and air, to help you achieve desired delivery outcomes.
Ocean Freight Service
Ocean shipping is the most economical mode of freight shipping for large volumes of goods, but it can take longer for goods to reach their destination. It is also the most eco-friendly mode of transportation compared to air or ground transportation. We at AIR 7 SEAS offer reliable ocean freight shipment services to streamline your goods transportation from the US to Canada or vice versa.
We are NVOCC-certified by FMC for international shipping by sea and can safely handle your sea freight shipping from the USA to Canada and vice versa. You can choose between our full container load (FCL) for shipping complete containers and less than container load (LCL) for small cargo volume transport services.
Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, Saint John, Prince Rupert
Los Angeles, New York, Savannah, Seattle, Miami, Baltimre, Boston, Long Beach, New Orleans
Here is how many days our sea freight typically takes between major US and Canadian ports:
Canada | US | Transit time | |
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Vancouver | Seattle | 2-3 days | |
Vancouver | Los Angeles | 7-8 days | |
Montreal | New York | 4-5 days | |
Halifax | Savannah | 6-7 days | |
Montreal | Houston | 8-9 days | |
Toronto | Miami | 10-11 days | |
Halifax | Baltimore | 7-8 days | |
Saint John | Boston | 4-5 days | |
Prince Rupert | Long Beach | 7-8 days | |
Montreal | New Orleans | 12-13 days |
Air Freight Services
It is the fastest mode of freight shipping between the US and Canada. It is ideal for shipping high-value or time-sensitive goods like electronics, medical equipment, and perishable goods. With a strong network of air shippers, we at AIR 7 SEAS can offer you the best-in-class and most cost-effective air freight US and Canada international shipping solutions services.
We are certified with IATA membership and other essential licenses to help you ship and minimize the hassles of air shipping requirements. The air transit time between major cities in the US and Canada can depend on specific shipping conditions, like cargo volume, destination, and air carrier. Our experts will provide accurate details to maintain complete transparency from the start.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Montreal Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Halifax Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in Quebec City
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte
Here is how many days our air freight typically takes between major US and Canadian ports:
Canada | US | Transit time | |
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Toronto Pearson | New York | 1-1.5 hours | |
Toronto Pearson | Los Angeles | 5 hours | |
Toronto Pearson | Chicago O'Hare | 1.5 hours | |
Montreal-Trudeau | Miami International | 2 hours | |
Vancouver International | Seattle-Tacoma | 1 hour | |
Toronto Pearson | Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson | 2 hours | |
Calgary International | Denver International | 2 hours | |
Toronto Pearson | Dallas/Fort Worth International (USA) | 2.5 hours | |
Toronto Pearson | San Francisco International | 5.5 hours | |
Toronto Pearson | Boston Logan International | 2 hours |
Land Freight Services
Land trucking mode of transportation is the most common for shipping smaller loads between the two countries. It is suitable for perishable shipping goods and time-sensitive cargo, as transit times are relatively short. However, it can be more expensive than other modes of transportation.
Apart from the common trucking freight shipping, you can also avail of rail transport which is a cost-effective option for shipping large volumes of goods, especially heavy or oversized items, by land route.
We at AIR 7 SEAS offer trucking and rail freight services between Canada and US to help you streamline your requirements and achieve your business goals with finesse. We operate on all the major US to Canada land routes, like the Pacific Highway Border Crossing, Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, Ambassador Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, Peace Bridge, Thousand Island Bridge, Rainy River Bridge, and Coutts Border Crossing.
Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax
Buffalo, Blaine, Washington, New York, Detroit, Michigan, Port Huron, Lewiston, Alexandria Bay, Minnesota, North Dakota
Here is how much our Land freight typically takes between major US and Canada ports:
Canada | US | Transit time | |
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Montreal | New York | 8-10 hours | |
Vancouver | Chicago | 36-40 hours | |
Halifax | Miami | 60-70 hours | |
Toronto | Chicago | 2-3 days | |
Montreal | New York | 24-48 hours | |
Vancouver | Los Angeles | 72-96 hours | |
Miami | Halifax | 96-120 hours |
Express shipping (Courier)
You can ship your small shipment packages with our express courier services between the US and Canada. We have associations with leading companies like FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Canada Post to address all your requirements. Ensure that your shipment weight is 5 C.B.M.s and 20 kilograms to issues during the express transit process. The approximate times may vary depending on the specific shipping conditions, such as volume of cargo, type of goods, weather conditions, custom clearance, among other factors.
Our Services
Ware Housing and Distribution
We have warehousing and distribution centers spread across the US and Canada to help you handle storage complications while exporting or importing. Our team is skilled in providing storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and transportation services to help you achieve your desired outcomes.
Break Bulk / Project Cargo
AIR 7 SEAS has expertise in transporting large, heavy, and oversized items like heavy machinery, construction equipment, industrial plants, and large-scale infrastructure projects that cannot be shipped in standard containers. We offer tailored break bulk and project cargo solutions because of our strong network of ports, terminals, and specialized equipment.
Labelling Requirements
Labeling requirements in Canada
Labeling requirements in Canada are regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). These regulations ensure that all consumer products, including food and non-food items, are labeled correctly and accurately.
- Language
- Product information
- Nutritional information
- Precautionary statements
- Safety information
- Country of origin
- Barcode
- Returns and recycling information
- Compliance with Canadian standards
- Conformity with Canadian regulations
Labeling requirements in the US
In the United States, labeling requirements for imported goods are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The main labeling requirements for imported goods include:
- Country of origin
- Product name
- Net weight/volume
- Ingredients
- Date of Manufacture and expiry
- Warning or cautionary statements
- Safety Information
- Barcode
- Compliance with US regulations
- Automotive products
- Textile and clothing
- Processed foods
- Beverages
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Industrial goods
Why AIR 7 SEAS?
A leading Freight Transportation Solution Provider since 1986 in USA. We deliver Your cargo - When You Need It and Where You Need It.
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Testimonials
As a first-time shipper, I chose Air 7 Seas to move three pallets of home goods from the USA to England. Vincent and his team were incredibly patient and answered every email, explaining all the terms clearly. Despite my stress and impatience, they remained calm and supportive throughout. My goods arrived within the promised time and in perfect condition. Thank you, Air 7 Seas, for an outstanding experience!
Moriah Messineo-Benge
Working with Air 7 Seas was a great experience. Vincent and Mathew were communicative, responsive, and very caring from the beginning. They ensured all my questions and concerns were addressed. Their team worked equally great. Highly recommend these guys!
Nitasha Kumar
We had an excellent experience with Air7seas. Their customer service was top-notch, and they consistently kept us updated on our shipment's progress. They delivered our container on time, and their communication was exceptional. Special shout-out to Naomi and Matthew, who were incredibly helpful and quick to answer our questions. Highly recommend Air7seas for your future shipping needs!