RORO and container · Updated October 2026

Car Shipping from the UK to Canada

Shipping a car from the UK to Canada by RORO typically costs £1,240–£1,340 in sea freight for a standard car, or £2,550–£3,510 for a motorhome, plus Halifax port and import fees. Weekly sailings from Liverpool and Southampton reach Halifax in about 8 days, with 5 days' free storage at the port.

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Standard car, RORO, UK to Halifax

from £1,240

Typical range £1,240–1,340 · about 8 days to Halifax

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Transit time

About 8 days to Halifax (6–21 days on other routes)

Car from

£1,240 sea freight (RORO)

Sailings

Weekly from Liverpool and Southampton

Arrival ports

Halifax (RORO); Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver (container)

Free storage

5 days at Halifax

Container import costs

About US$1,200–1,800

Carnet needed?

No

Book ahead

2–3 months

How much does RORO shipping cost?

Typical RORO sea freight from a UK port to Halifax, based on IVSS quotes for this route in the last 90 days. Your exact price depends on size, height, weight and port.

VehicleTypical sea freightAction
Car (saloon/hatchback)£1,240 – 1,340Get a quote
4x4 / SUV£1,340 – 1,810Get a quote
Van£1,390 – 2,680Get a quote
Campervan / motorhome£2,550 – 3,510Get a quote
4x4 camper / overlander£1,930 – 3,060Get a quote
Expedition truck£3,660 – 5,290Get a quote

How much does container shipping cost?

Container is the choice for classics, high-value vehicles and anything you want to pack with belongings.

Sole-use container from UK and European ports

Canadian port20ft40ft HC
Halifax€2,640€3,050
Montreal€2,750€3,450
Vancouver€3,037€3,750

Canadian import costs are about US$1,200–1,800 at all ports, confirmed by the local agent.

Not included: marine insurance, duty and taxes, or the costs if customs selects the container for a full inspection (around US$1,400 or more). Container prices are confirmed for your sailing; containers are booked 4–6 weeks before departure.

Why are you shipping your vehicle to Canada?

Touring / Overlanding

A road trip across Canada and beyond

Visitors can drive their own vehicle in Canada until their declared departure, up to 12 months.

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Moving to Canada

Take your car with you

A vehicle you owned and used before moving can usually come in as settlers' effects.

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Classic and collector cars

Ship a classic to Canada

Vehicles 15 years and older avoid most Canadian standards checks. Container or RORO.

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Trade and business

Dealers, fleets and machinery

Single vehicles or regular volumes, RORO to Halifax or container to all main ports.

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Importing

How do I import a car to Canada?

To import a car to Canada, visitors can drive their own car in for up to 12 months, but a car from outside the US or Mexico can only be imported permanently once it is 15 years old. If you are settling in Canada, a car you owned and used before you arrived can usually come in free of duty and tax as settlers’ effects, but it must still be admissible. From the UK, weekly RORO sailings reach Halifax in about 8 days, from £1,240 for a standard car.

Temporary or permanent
Temporary: visitors and temporary residents for up to 12 months, within their permitted stay. Permanent: a car not built for the US or Canadian market must be at least 15 years old.
Documents
Original V5C, bill of sale, passport, and your settlers’ effects list (form B4 or B4A) if you are moving.
Duty and tax
6.1% duty, or 0% for UK-built or EU-built cars with proof of origin, plus GST or HST, the C$100 air-conditioning excise tax and the Green Levy on thirsty cars. Settlers’ effects are free of duty and tax.
Carnet
No. You do not need a Carnet de Passages for Canada.
How long it takes
About 8 days to Halifax on weekly sailings from Liverpool and Southampton. Book 2–3 months ahead.
What it costs
From £1,240 sea freight for a standard car (typically up to £1,340), plus Halifax port and wharfage fees, with 5 days’ free storage at Halifax.

Official sources: CBSA Memorandum D19-12-1: Importing vehicles into Canada (2 Sep 2026) · CBSA Customs Tariff 2026, Chapter 87 · CBSA Memorandum D2-2-1: Settlers' effects (9807.00.00) · Transport Canada: Importing a vehicle from countries other than the US and Mexico · Transport Canada: FAQs for visitors and temporary residents with foreign-owned vehicles

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Entry rules

What are the rules for temporary entry, permanent import and transfer of residence in Canada?

Canada allows visitors to drive their own vehicle in temporarily, but a permanent import from outside the US or Mexico is only possible once the vehicle is 15 years old. Settlers and returning residents get duty relief, but the vehicle still has to be admissible.

OptionWho it is forDuty and taxWhat you need
Temporary entry (visitors and tourists)Visitors and temporary residents (work or study permit holders) using the vehicle themselves.No duty or tax while the conditions are met.Proof of ownership and registration abroad. Transport Canada allows visitors' vehicles for stays of up to 12 months, within your permitted stay; longer stays need a CBSA E29B permit.
Permanent importAnyone keeping the vehicle in Canada.6.1% duty, or 0% for UK-built or EU-built vehicles with proof of origin. GST or HST, C$100 air-conditioning excise tax, and the Green Levy on thirsty cars.Non-US/Mexico vehicles must be 15 years or older (Transport Canada). Customs entry form B3 or B15, export documents, title.
Transfer of residenceSettlers moving to Canada for the first time.Free of duty and tax as settlers' effects if owned, possessed and used abroad before arrival.List the vehicle on your B4 or B4A goods list. Proof of foreign registration, insurance and use. It must still meet the 15-year rule or Transport Canada admissibility; leased and company cars do not qualify.
Returning residentFormer residents returning after at least a year abroad.Free of duty and tax on the first C$10,000 of value if owned, possessed and used abroad for six months; duty and tax on the rest.Form B15 and B4. A vehicle originally sold in Canada can come back if it still meets Canadian standards; others must meet the 15-year rule or RIV rules.

A visitor's vehicle can be used only by the visitor and cannot be sold or given away in Canada. Settlers' and returning residents' vehicles that are sold or given away within 12 months lose the relief. Customs clearance is handled by our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker.

Official sources: CBSA Memorandum D19-12-1: Importing vehicles into Canada (2 Sep 2026) · CBSA Customs Tariff 2026, Chapter 87 · CBSA Memorandum D2-2-1: Settlers' effects (9807.00.00) · CBSA Memorandum D2-3-2: Former residents of Canada (9805.00.00) · CBSA: Moving or returning to Canada · Transport Canada: Importing a vehicle from countries other than the US and Mexico · Transport Canada: FAQs for visitors and temporary residents with foreign-owned vehicles

Customs clearance is through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker. Rules change; we confirm them for your vehicle before you ship.

Touring / Overlanding

Can I tour Canada in my own vehicle?

Visitors can bring their own vehicle into Canada without importing it permanently. Most travellers arrive in Halifax and drive west, often continuing into the USA and on to Central and South America.

Who qualifies

  • You live outside Canada
  • The vehicle is for your own use
  • It leaves by your declared departure date, normally within 12 months (sometimes extended to 18)
  • It is not sold or used by Canadian residents

What you need

  • Original V5C registration document
  • Your passport
  • Motor insurance valid in Canada
  • An EPA approval letter if you will also drive in the USA

Going on to the USA

Apply for the EPA non-resident exemption before shipping, and plan to leave the USA, Canada and Mexico within 12 months.

Clean before shipping

Vehicles for North America must be free of soil, oil and dirt inside and out.

Shipping home

We ship back to the UK and Europe from Halifax, Montreal and the US ports.

Overland vehicle shipping: the complete guide →

Moving to Canada

Can I take my vehicle when I move to Canada?

If the vehicle is staying in Canada it is a permanent import, and it must be admissible under Transport Canada rules before it ships. We arrange clearance through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker.

Settlers' effects
If you are settling in Canada, a vehicle you owned and used before you arrived can usually be imported without duty or tax. List it on your settlers' effects declaration.
The 15-year rule
Vehicles not built for the US or Canadian market must be at least 15 years old to be imported.
Younger vehicles
Must be admissible under Transport Canada rules; most UK-market cars under 15 years old cannot be imported permanently.
Taxes
Where duty and tax apply, expect GST and provincial tax, plus a C$100 excise tax on vehicles with air conditioning.
Documents
Original V5C, bill of sale, passport, and your settlers' effects list if you are moving.

Trade and business

Do you ship for dealers, importers and businesses?

We ship single vehicles and regular volumes to Canada for dealers, importers and businesses, including trucks and machinery on RORO.

RORO to Halifax

Weekly sailings from Liverpool and Southampton, about 8 days, with 5 days' free storage at the port.

Containers

Sole-use 20ft or 40ft to Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver. See container prices above.

West Coast

For the West Coast by RORO, the nearest port is Tacoma, USA, with bonded transport into Canada.

Price match

We will try to match or beat any valid quotation.

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Why ship with IVSS?

Advice you can use

Temporary and permanent import, EPA and DOT forms, insurance and local rules.

Trusted agents only

We only use agents we know, which avoids surprise costs.

Kept informed

We update you at every stage, from booking to collection.

We have done it ourselves

We have shipped our own vehicle around the world.

How does shipping from the UK work?

Book 4–8 weeks ahead. We handle the booking and paperwork, and help with customs.

  1. 1

    Get a quote

    Fill in the 2-minute form for instant pricing.

  2. 2

    Book your sailing

    We confirm the carrier, date and port delivery instructions.

  3. 3

    Prepare

    Clean the vehicle, remove loose items, send your registration document and passport copy.

  4. 4

    Drop off

    At the terminal, normally 4–7 days before sailing.

  5. 5

    Sea crossing

    We track the vessel and keep you updated until arrival.

  6. 6

    Clearance and collection

    Customs is cleared by our broker, a local agent or your own; collection is normally 2–3 working days after arrival.

Do I need marine insurance for the crossing?

Your road insurance does not cover the sea crossing. We arrange All Risks marine insurance from the departure port to the arrival port, with or without a condition survey.

Motorhomes, expedition trucks and 4x4 campers: when insured through us, personal items inside the vehicle are covered up to €15,000, where your route allows belongings in the vehicle.

  • Insured value up to €25,000€200 single trip, €400 multi-trip
  • Insured value up to €50,000€300 single trip, €600 multi-trip
  • Insured value up to €100,000€425 single trip, €850 multi-trip
  • Higher values, up to €1,000,000In bands, shown on your quote; above that, ask us

Excess €500 per claim. Cover is subject to the insurer's policy wording, which we send with your booking confirmation. Damage, theft and claims

Questions about shipping from the UK

How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Canada?

A standard car typically costs £1,240–£1,340 in RORO sea freight to Halifax, a 4x4 £1,340–£1,810 and a motorhome £2,550–£3,510, based on IVSS quotes in the last 90 days, plus Halifax port and import fees.

How do I ship my car from the UK to Canada?

First check the car can enter: a car not built for the US or Canadian market must be at least 15 years old to stay in Canada permanently (visitors can bring a newer car for up to 12 months). Then book RORO from Liverpool or Southampton to Halifax, typically £1,240–£1,340 for a standard car, about 8 days at sea with weekly sailings, or a container to Halifax, Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver. Hand over your V5C, bill of sale and passport, have the car clean (it can be held for inspection if dirty), and clear it through CBSA on arrival through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker. Instant pricing gives your price from the car's length, width and height.

What is the total cost to ship a car from the UK to Canada?

For a standard car by RORO, about £1,240–£1,340 in sea freight plus about £160–£360 in Halifax port and import fees, based on IVSS quotes. If you import permanently, add 6.1% duty (0% for UK-built or EU-built cars with proof of origin), GST or HST, a C$100 excise tax on cars with air conditioning, and provincial inspection and registration. Settlers and visitors who qualify pay no duty or tax.

How much does it cost to ship a motorhome from the UK to Canada?

RORO sea freight to Halifax is typically £2,550–£3,510 for a motorhome, based on IVSS quotes in the last 90 days, and more for one over 8 m long or 3.3 m high. A 4x4 camper or overlander is typically £1,930–£3,060. Add Halifax port and import fees. The price depends on length, width and height: enter them in Instant pricing for your exact price.

Which companies ship cars from the UK to Canada?

IVSS (International Vehicle Shipping Services) ships cars, 4x4s, motorhomes and trucks from the UK to Canada by RORO to Halifax or by container to Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, with customs clearance through our broker in Canada and Instant pricing online. IVSS is a member of BIFA and FIATA. The ships are run by RORO and container lines, which do not normally take bookings from private owners directly.

How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Canada?

RORO from Liverpool or Southampton to Halifax takes about 8 days, with weekly sailings. Other routes take 6–21 days.

Which Canadian ports can I ship to?

Halifax by RORO on the east coast. By container: Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. For the west coast by RORO, the nearest port is Tacoma, USA, with bonded transport into Canada.

Do I need a Carnet de Passages or EPA approval for Canada?

A Carnet de Passages is not required. EPA approval is not needed for Canada, but apply for an EPA exemption before shipping if you will also drive in the USA, and leave the USA, Canada and Mexico area within 12 months.

Do I need insurance to drive my vehicle in Canada?

Yes. Motor insurance is required in Canada and the USA, and we can help you arrange foreign vehicle insurance.

Can I ship a motorhome or camper to Canada?

Yes. RORO to Halifax takes motorhomes, campervans and expedition trucks. A typical motorhome costs £2,550–£3,510 in sea freight.

How do I import a car to Canada?

Check first that the car is admissible: a car not built for the US or Canadian market must be at least 15 years old to stay permanently. Declare it to CBSA on arrival on form B3 or B15, and as a settler list it on your B4 or B4A goods list. Customs clearance is through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker.

Can I bring my car when I move to Canada?

Yes, as settlers’ effects, free of duty and tax, if you owned, possessed and used it before you arrived and list it on your B4 or B4A goods list. It must still meet the 15-year rule or Transport Canada admissibility, and leased and company cars do not qualify.

Can I import a car to Canada temporarily?

Yes. Visitors and temporary residents (work or study permit holders) can use their own car in Canada for up to 12 months within their permitted stay, free of duty and tax. Longer stays need a CBSA E29B permit, and the car cannot be sold or given away in Canada.

How much duty do I pay to import a car to Canada?

6.1% duty, or 0% for UK-built or EU-built cars with proof of origin, plus GST or HST, a C$100 excise tax on cars with air conditioning and the Green Levy on thirsty cars. Settlers’ effects and temporary imports pay none of these.

When are the next sailings from the UK and Europe to Canada?

Live schedules from the carriers we book with. Dates move; we confirm yours at booking.

UK to Canada

RORO

Next sailing: Morning Post from Southampton on 15 Nov 2026, arriving Halifax on 23 Nov 2026 (8 days). About 7 sailings a month. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

Calls at Halifax
RORO sailings from Southampton and Liverpool to Halifax, Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
VesselFromDepartsHalifax
Morning PostSouthampton15 Nov 202623 Nov 2026
Atlantic SailLiverpool16 Nov 20262 Dec 2026
MignonSouthampton20 Nov 202628 Nov 2026
Atlantic StarLiverpool23 Nov 202630 Nov 2026
Morning ChampionSouthampton28 Nov 20265 Dec 2026
Atlantic SkyLiverpool30 Nov 20267 Dec 2026
Morning CharlotteSouthampton2 Dec 20269 Dec 2026
TirrannaSouthampton4 Dec 202612 Dec 2026
Atlantic SeaLiverpool7 Dec 202614 Dec 2026
Morning PrideSouthampton8 Dec 202618 Dec 2026
Morning CarolineSouthampton11 Dec 202623 Dec 2026
Atlantic SunLiverpool13 Dec 202621 Dec 2026
Arctic TernSouthampton19 Dec 202626 Dec 2026
Atlantic SailLiverpool20 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Eco StarSouthampton22 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
ThemisaSouthampton26 Dec 20262 Jan 2027
Atlantic StarLiverpool27 Dec 20264 Jan 2027
Atlantic SkyLiverpool10 Jan 202718 Jan 2027
Atlantic SeaLiverpool17 Jan 202725 Jan 2027
Atlantic SunLiverpool24 Jan 20271 Feb 2027
Atlantic SailLiverpool31 Jan 20278 Feb 2027
Atlantic StarLiverpool7 Feb 202715 Feb 2027
Atlantic SkyLiverpool14 Feb 202722 Feb 2027
Atlantic SeaLiverpool21 Feb 20271 Mar 2027
Atlantic SunLiverpool28 Feb 20278 Mar 2027
Atlantic SailLiverpool7 Mar 202715 Mar 2027
  • Morning PostFrom Southampton 15 Nov → Halifax 23 Nov · 8 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Liverpool 16 Nov → Halifax 2 Dec · 16 days
  • MignonFrom Southampton 20 Nov → Halifax 28 Nov · 8 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Liverpool 23 Nov → Halifax 30 Nov · 7 days
  • Morning ChampionFrom Southampton 28 Nov → Halifax 5 Dec · 7 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Liverpool 30 Nov → Halifax 7 Dec · 7 days
  • Morning CharlotteFrom Southampton 2 Dec → Halifax 9 Dec · 7 days
  • TirrannaFrom Southampton 4 Dec → Halifax 12 Dec · 8 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Liverpool 7 Dec → Halifax 14 Dec · 7 days
  • Morning PrideFrom Southampton 8 Dec → Halifax 18 Dec · 10 days
  • Morning CarolineFrom Southampton 11 Dec → Halifax 23 Dec · 12 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Liverpool 13 Dec → Halifax 21 Dec · 8 days
  • Arctic TernFrom Southampton 19 Dec → Halifax 26 Dec · 7 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Liverpool 20 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 8 days
  • Eco StarFrom Southampton 22 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 6 days
  • ThemisaFrom Southampton 26 Dec → Halifax 2 Jan · 7 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Liverpool 27 Dec → Halifax 4 Jan · 8 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Liverpool 10 Jan → Halifax 18 Jan · 8 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Liverpool 17 Jan → Halifax 25 Jan · 8 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Liverpool 24 Jan → Halifax 1 Feb · 8 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Liverpool 31 Jan → Halifax 8 Feb · 8 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Liverpool 7 Feb → Halifax 15 Feb · 8 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Liverpool 14 Feb → Halifax 22 Feb · 8 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Liverpool 21 Feb → Halifax 1 Mar · 8 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Liverpool 28 Feb → Halifax 8 Mar · 8 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Liverpool 7 Mar → Halifax 15 Mar · 8 days

Container

Next sailing: Maersk Monte Linzor from Southampton on 13 Nov 2026, arriving Montreal on 6 Dec 2026 (23 days). About 8 sailings a month. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

Calls at Montreal and Halifax
Container sailings from Southampton and London Gateway to Montreal and Halifax, Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
VesselFromDepartsMontrealHalifax
Maersk Monte LinzorSouthampton13 Nov 20266 Dec 2026–
Brussels MaerskLondon Gateway17 Nov 202613 Dec 202620 Dec 2026
Maersk Monte RosaSouthampton19 Nov 202613 Dec 2026–
Pl GermanySouthampton21 Nov 2026–20 Dec 2026
Essen ExpressLondon Gateway24 Nov 202620 Dec 202627 Dec 2026
Maersk Monte PascoalSouthampton26 Nov 202620 Dec 2026–
Gsl Christel ElisabethSouthampton28 Nov 2026–27 Dec 2026
AmbitionLondon Gateway8 Dec 20263 Jan 202710 Jan 2027
Maersk Monte AltoSouthampton10 Dec 20263 Jan 2027–
Maersk FredericiaSouthampton12 Dec 2026–10 Jan 2027
Maersk Monte OliviaSouthampton17 Dec 202610 Jan 2027–
Sfl HawaiiSouthampton19 Dec 2026–17 Jan 2027
Maersk CincinnatiLondon Gateway22 Dec 202624 Jan 202731 Jan 2027
Maersk Monte LinzorSouthampton31 Dec 202624 Jan 2027–
Pl GermanySouthampton2 Jan 2027–31 Jan 2027
Paris ExpressLondon Gateway12 Jan 20277 Feb 202714 Feb 2027
Maersk Monte PascoalSouthampton14 Jan 20277 Feb 2027–
Gsl Christel ElisabethSouthampton16 Jan 2027–14 Feb 2027
Jebel AliLondon Gateway19 Jan 202714 Feb 202721 Feb 2027
Monte TamaroSouthampton21 Jan 202714 Feb 2027–
Sfl MauiSouthampton23 Jan 2027–21 Feb 2027
Alette MaerskLondon Gateway2 Feb 202728 Feb 20277 Mar 2027
Maersk Monte OliviaSouthampton4 Feb 202728 Feb 2027–
Sfl HawaiiSouthampton6 Feb 2027–7 Mar 2027
Essen ExpressLondon Gateway23 Feb 202721 Mar 202728 Mar 2027
Maersk Monte RosaSouthampton25 Feb 202721 Mar 2027–
Gsl Christel ElisabethSouthampton27 Feb 2027–28 Mar 2027
Maersk CambridgeLondon Gateway2 Mar 20274 Apr 202711 Apr 2027
Maersk Monte PascoalSouthampton4 Mar 20274 Apr 2027–
  • Maersk Monte LinzorFrom Southampton 13 Nov → Montreal 6 Dec · 23 days
  • Brussels MaerskFrom London Gateway 17 Nov → Montreal 13 Dec · 26 days
  • Brussels MaerskFrom London Gateway 17 Nov → Halifax 20 Dec · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte RosaFrom Southampton 19 Nov → Montreal 13 Dec · 24 days
  • Pl GermanyFrom Southampton 21 Nov → Halifax 20 Dec · 29 days
  • Essen ExpressFrom London Gateway 24 Nov → Montreal 20 Dec · 26 days
  • Essen ExpressFrom London Gateway 24 Nov → Halifax 27 Dec · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte PascoalFrom Southampton 26 Nov → Montreal 20 Dec · 24 days
  • Gsl Christel ElisabethFrom Southampton 28 Nov → Halifax 27 Dec · 29 days
  • AmbitionFrom London Gateway 8 Dec → Montreal 3 Jan · 26 days
  • AmbitionFrom London Gateway 8 Dec → Halifax 10 Jan · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte AltoFrom Southampton 10 Dec → Montreal 3 Jan · 24 days
  • Maersk FredericiaFrom Southampton 12 Dec → Halifax 10 Jan · 29 days
  • Maersk Monte OliviaFrom Southampton 17 Dec → Montreal 10 Jan · 24 days
  • Sfl HawaiiFrom Southampton 19 Dec → Halifax 17 Jan · 29 days
  • Maersk CincinnatiFrom London Gateway 22 Dec → Montreal 24 Jan · 33 days
  • Maersk CincinnatiFrom London Gateway 22 Dec → Halifax 31 Jan · 40 days
  • Maersk Monte LinzorFrom Southampton 31 Dec → Montreal 24 Jan · 24 days
  • Pl GermanyFrom Southampton 2 Jan → Halifax 31 Jan · 29 days
  • Paris ExpressFrom London Gateway 12 Jan → Montreal 7 Feb · 26 days
  • Paris ExpressFrom London Gateway 12 Jan → Halifax 14 Feb · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte PascoalFrom Southampton 14 Jan → Montreal 7 Feb · 24 days
  • Gsl Christel ElisabethFrom Southampton 16 Jan → Halifax 14 Feb · 29 days
  • Jebel AliFrom London Gateway 19 Jan → Montreal 14 Feb · 26 days
  • Jebel AliFrom London Gateway 19 Jan → Halifax 21 Feb · 33 days
  • Monte TamaroFrom Southampton 21 Jan → Montreal 14 Feb · 24 days
  • Sfl MauiFrom Southampton 23 Jan → Halifax 21 Feb · 29 days
  • Alette MaerskFrom London Gateway 2 Feb → Montreal 28 Feb · 26 days
  • Alette MaerskFrom London Gateway 2 Feb → Halifax 7 Mar · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte OliviaFrom Southampton 4 Feb → Montreal 28 Feb · 24 days
  • Sfl HawaiiFrom Southampton 6 Feb → Halifax 7 Mar · 29 days
  • Essen ExpressFrom London Gateway 23 Feb → Montreal 21 Mar · 26 days
  • Essen ExpressFrom London Gateway 23 Feb → Halifax 28 Mar · 33 days
  • Maersk Monte RosaFrom Southampton 25 Feb → Montreal 21 Mar · 24 days
  • Gsl Christel ElisabethFrom Southampton 27 Feb → Halifax 28 Mar · 29 days
  • Maersk CambridgeFrom London Gateway 2 Mar → Montreal 4 Apr · 33 days
  • Maersk CambridgeFrom London Gateway 2 Mar → Halifax 11 Apr · 40 days
  • Maersk Monte PascoalFrom Southampton 4 Mar → Montreal 4 Apr · 31 days

Schedule as at 12 Nov 2026. Dates are the carriers' estimates and can change; we confirm yours when you book.

Europe to Canada

RORO

Next sailing: Morning Post from Zeebrugge on 13 Nov 2026, arriving Halifax on 23 Nov 2026 (10 days). About 15 sailings a month. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

Calls at Halifax
RORO sailings from Europe to Halifax, Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
VesselFromDepartsHalifax
Morning PostZeebrugge13 Nov 202623 Nov 2026
MignonGothenburg13 Nov 202628 Nov 2026
Atlantic StarHamburg16 Nov 202630 Nov 2026
MignonBremerhaven18 Nov 202628 Nov 2026
Atlantic StarAntwerp19 Nov 202630 Nov 2026
Morning ChampionZeebrugge21 Nov 20265 Dec 2026
Morning ChampionGothenburg22 Nov 20265 Dec 2026
Atlantic SkyHamburg24 Nov 20267 Dec 2026
Morning ChampionBremerhaven25 Nov 20265 Dec 2026
TirrannaBremerhaven26 Nov 202612 Dec 2026
Atlantic SkyAntwerp27 Nov 20267 Dec 2026
Morning CharlotteGothenburg27 Nov 20269 Dec 2026
Morning CharlotteZeebrugge30 Nov 20269 Dec 2026
TirrannaGothenburg30 Nov 202612 Dec 2026
Morning PrideZeebrugge1 Dec 202618 Dec 2026
Atlantic SeaHamburg1 Dec 202614 Dec 2026
TirrannaZeebrugge3 Dec 202612 Dec 2026
Atlantic SeaAntwerp4 Dec 202614 Dec 2026
Morning CarolineGothenburg4 Dec 202623 Dec 2026
Morning PrideBremerhaven5 Dec 202618 Dec 2026
Morning CarolineBremerhaven7 Dec 202623 Dec 2026
Atlantic SunHamburg7 Dec 202621 Dec 2026
Atlantic SunAntwerp10 Dec 202621 Dec 2026
Morning CarolineZeebrugge10 Dec 202623 Dec 2026
Arctic TernBremerhaven11 Dec 202626 Dec 2026
Arctic TernGothenburg13 Dec 202626 Dec 2026
Atlantic SailHamburg14 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Eco StarBremerhaven16 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Atlantic SailAntwerp17 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Arctic TernZeebrugge17 Dec 202626 Dec 2026
Eco StarGothenburg18 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Eco StarZeebrugge21 Dec 202628 Dec 2026
Atlantic StarHamburg21 Dec 20264 Jan 2027
ThemisaBremerhaven23 Dec 20262 Jan 2027
ThemisaGothenburg23 Dec 20262 Jan 2027
Atlantic StarAntwerp24 Dec 20264 Jan 2027
ThemisaZeebrugge25 Dec 20262 Jan 2027
Atlantic SkyHamburg4 Jan 202718 Jan 2027
Atlantic SkyAntwerp7 Jan 202718 Jan 2027
Atlantic SeaHamburg11 Jan 202725 Jan 2027
Atlantic SeaAntwerp14 Jan 202725 Jan 2027
Atlantic SunHamburg18 Jan 20271 Feb 2027
Atlantic SunAntwerp21 Jan 20271 Feb 2027
Atlantic SailHamburg25 Jan 20278 Feb 2027
Atlantic SailAntwerp28 Jan 20278 Feb 2027
Atlantic StarHamburg1 Feb 202715 Feb 2027
Atlantic StarAntwerp4 Feb 202715 Feb 2027
Atlantic SkyHamburg8 Feb 202722 Feb 2027
Atlantic SkyAntwerp11 Feb 202722 Feb 2027
Atlantic SeaHamburg15 Feb 20271 Mar 2027
Atlantic SeaAntwerp18 Feb 20271 Mar 2027
Atlantic SunHamburg22 Feb 20278 Mar 2027
Atlantic SunAntwerp25 Feb 20278 Mar 2027
Atlantic SailHamburg1 Mar 202715 Mar 2027
Atlantic SailAntwerp4 Mar 202715 Mar 2027
Atlantic StarHamburg8 Mar 202722 Mar 2027
Atlantic StarAntwerp11 Mar 202722 Mar 2027
  • Morning PostFrom Zeebrugge 13 Nov → Halifax 23 Nov · 10 days
  • MignonFrom Gothenburg 13 Nov → Halifax 28 Nov · 15 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Hamburg 16 Nov → Halifax 30 Nov · 14 days
  • MignonFrom Bremerhaven 18 Nov → Halifax 28 Nov · 10 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Antwerp 19 Nov → Halifax 30 Nov · 11 days
  • Morning ChampionFrom Zeebrugge 21 Nov → Halifax 5 Dec · 14 days
  • Morning ChampionFrom Gothenburg 22 Nov → Halifax 5 Dec · 13 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Hamburg 24 Nov → Halifax 7 Dec · 13 days
  • Morning ChampionFrom Bremerhaven 25 Nov → Halifax 5 Dec · 10 days
  • TirrannaFrom Bremerhaven 26 Nov → Halifax 12 Dec · 16 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Antwerp 27 Nov → Halifax 7 Dec · 10 days
  • Morning CharlotteFrom Gothenburg 27 Nov → Halifax 9 Dec · 12 days
  • Morning CharlotteFrom Zeebrugge 30 Nov → Halifax 9 Dec · 9 days
  • TirrannaFrom Gothenburg 30 Nov → Halifax 12 Dec · 12 days
  • Morning PrideFrom Zeebrugge 1 Dec → Halifax 18 Dec · 17 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Hamburg 1 Dec → Halifax 14 Dec · 13 days
  • TirrannaFrom Zeebrugge 3 Dec → Halifax 12 Dec · 9 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Antwerp 4 Dec → Halifax 14 Dec · 10 days
  • Morning CarolineFrom Gothenburg 4 Dec → Halifax 23 Dec · 19 days
  • Morning PrideFrom Bremerhaven 5 Dec → Halifax 18 Dec · 13 days
  • Morning CarolineFrom Bremerhaven 7 Dec → Halifax 23 Dec · 16 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Hamburg 7 Dec → Halifax 21 Dec · 14 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Antwerp 10 Dec → Halifax 21 Dec · 11 days
  • Morning CarolineFrom Zeebrugge 10 Dec → Halifax 23 Dec · 13 days
  • Arctic TernFrom Bremerhaven 11 Dec → Halifax 26 Dec · 15 days
  • Arctic TernFrom Gothenburg 13 Dec → Halifax 26 Dec · 13 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Hamburg 14 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 14 days
  • Eco StarFrom Bremerhaven 16 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 12 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Antwerp 17 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 11 days
  • Arctic TernFrom Zeebrugge 17 Dec → Halifax 26 Dec · 9 days
  • Eco StarFrom Gothenburg 18 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 10 days
  • Eco StarFrom Zeebrugge 21 Dec → Halifax 28 Dec · 7 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Hamburg 21 Dec → Halifax 4 Jan · 14 days
  • ThemisaFrom Bremerhaven 23 Dec → Halifax 2 Jan · 10 days
  • ThemisaFrom Gothenburg 23 Dec → Halifax 2 Jan · 10 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Antwerp 24 Dec → Halifax 4 Jan · 11 days
  • ThemisaFrom Zeebrugge 25 Dec → Halifax 2 Jan · 8 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Hamburg 4 Jan → Halifax 18 Jan · 14 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Antwerp 7 Jan → Halifax 18 Jan · 11 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Hamburg 11 Jan → Halifax 25 Jan · 14 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Antwerp 14 Jan → Halifax 25 Jan · 11 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Hamburg 18 Jan → Halifax 1 Feb · 14 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Antwerp 21 Jan → Halifax 1 Feb · 11 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Hamburg 25 Jan → Halifax 8 Feb · 14 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Antwerp 28 Jan → Halifax 8 Feb · 11 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Hamburg 1 Feb → Halifax 15 Feb · 14 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Antwerp 4 Feb → Halifax 15 Feb · 11 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Hamburg 8 Feb → Halifax 22 Feb · 14 days
  • Atlantic SkyFrom Antwerp 11 Feb → Halifax 22 Feb · 11 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Hamburg 15 Feb → Halifax 1 Mar · 14 days
  • Atlantic SeaFrom Antwerp 18 Feb → Halifax 1 Mar · 11 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Hamburg 22 Feb → Halifax 8 Mar · 14 days
  • Atlantic SunFrom Antwerp 25 Feb → Halifax 8 Mar · 11 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Hamburg 1 Mar → Halifax 15 Mar · 14 days
  • Atlantic SailFrom Antwerp 4 Mar → Halifax 15 Mar · 11 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Hamburg 8 Mar → Halifax 22 Mar · 14 days
  • Atlantic StarFrom Antwerp 11 Mar → Halifax 22 Mar · 11 days

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Next sailing: Vistula Maersk from Bremerhaven on 16 Nov 2026, arriving Montreal on 29 Nov 2026 (13 days). About 6 sailings a month. Updated 12 Nov 2026.

Calls at Montreal and Halifax
Container sailings from Bremerhaven and Rotterdam to Montreal and Halifax, Nov 2026 – Feb 2027
VesselFromDepartsMontrealHalifax
Vistula MaerskBremerhaven16 Nov 202629 Nov 20266 Dec 2026
Vistula MaerskRotterdam18 Nov 202629 Nov 20266 Dec 2026
Cma Cgm ParanaguaBremerhaven22 Nov 20266 Dec 202613 Dec 2026
Cma Cgm ParanaguaRotterdam24 Nov 20266 Dec 202613 Dec 2026
Volga MaerskBremerhaven29 Nov 202613 Dec 202620 Dec 2026
Volga MaerskRotterdam1 Dec 202613 Dec 202620 Dec 2026
Em KeaBremerhaven6 Dec 202620 Dec 202627 Dec 2026
Em KeaRotterdam8 Dec 202620 Dec 202627 Dec 2026
Vistula MaerskBremerhaven20 Dec 20263 Jan 202710 Jan 2027
Vistula MaerskRotterdam22 Dec 20263 Jan 202710 Jan 2027
Cma Cgm ParanaguaBremerhaven27 Dec 202610 Jan 202717 Jan 2027
Cma Cgm ParanaguaRotterdam29 Dec 202610 Jan 202717 Jan 2027
Em KeaBremerhaven10 Jan 202724 Jan 202731 Jan 2027
Em KeaRotterdam12 Jan 202724 Jan 202731 Jan 2027
Vistula MaerskBremerhaven24 Jan 20277 Feb 202714 Feb 2027
Vistula MaerskRotterdam26 Jan 20277 Feb 202714 Feb 2027
Cma Cgm ParanaguaBremerhaven31 Jan 202714 Feb 202721 Feb 2027
Cma Cgm ParanaguaRotterdam2 Feb 202714 Feb 202721 Feb 2027
Em KeaBremerhaven14 Feb 202728 Feb 20277 Mar 2027
Em KeaRotterdam16 Feb 202728 Feb 20277 Mar 2027
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 16 Nov → Montreal 29 Nov · 13 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 16 Nov → Halifax 6 Dec · 20 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 18 Nov → Montreal 29 Nov · 11 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 18 Nov → Halifax 6 Dec · 18 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 22 Nov → Montreal 6 Dec · 14 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 22 Nov → Halifax 13 Dec · 21 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 24 Nov → Montreal 6 Dec · 12 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 24 Nov → Halifax 13 Dec · 19 days
  • Volga MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 29 Nov → Montreal 13 Dec · 14 days
  • Volga MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 29 Nov → Halifax 20 Dec · 21 days
  • Volga MaerskFrom Rotterdam 1 Dec → Montreal 13 Dec · 12 days
  • Volga MaerskFrom Rotterdam 1 Dec → Halifax 20 Dec · 19 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 6 Dec → Montreal 20 Dec · 14 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 6 Dec → Halifax 27 Dec · 21 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 8 Dec → Montreal 20 Dec · 12 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 8 Dec → Halifax 27 Dec · 19 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 20 Dec → Montreal 3 Jan · 14 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 20 Dec → Halifax 10 Jan · 21 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 22 Dec → Montreal 3 Jan · 12 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 22 Dec → Halifax 10 Jan · 19 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 27 Dec → Montreal 10 Jan · 14 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 27 Dec → Halifax 17 Jan · 21 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 29 Dec → Montreal 10 Jan · 12 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 29 Dec → Halifax 17 Jan · 19 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 10 Jan → Montreal 24 Jan · 14 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 10 Jan → Halifax 31 Jan · 21 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 12 Jan → Montreal 24 Jan · 12 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 12 Jan → Halifax 31 Jan · 19 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 24 Jan → Montreal 7 Feb · 14 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Bremerhaven 24 Jan → Halifax 14 Feb · 21 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 26 Jan → Montreal 7 Feb · 12 days
  • Vistula MaerskFrom Rotterdam 26 Jan → Halifax 14 Feb · 19 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 31 Jan → Montreal 14 Feb · 14 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Bremerhaven 31 Jan → Halifax 21 Feb · 21 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 2 Feb → Montreal 14 Feb · 12 days
  • Cma Cgm ParanaguaFrom Rotterdam 2 Feb → Halifax 21 Feb · 19 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 14 Feb → Montreal 28 Feb · 14 days
  • Em KeaFrom Bremerhaven 14 Feb → Halifax 7 Mar · 21 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 16 Feb → Montreal 28 Feb · 12 days
  • Em KeaFrom Rotterdam 16 Feb → Halifax 7 Mar · 19 days

Schedule as at 12 Nov 2026. Dates are the carriers' estimates and can change; we confirm yours when you book.

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