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Shipping from Canada to Guyana: What are your best options?

Guyana and Canada enjoy a close relationship due thanks in part to a large population of Canadians with Guyanese roots. Trade is growing as Guyana is part of CARICOM - with continuing discussions on achieving a beneficial trade agreement.

Major Canadian exports to Guyana includes paper/ pulp and mining machinery and parts to support Guyana's key industrial sector. Also, many Canadian Guyanese send packages to their families from across Canada.

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Cost-Effective Shipping Strategies from Canada to Guyana Explained

What does it cost to send to Guyana?

The cost to send a package to Guyana depends on the weight and dimensions of your package, service type, carrier and discount level.

What is the cheapest way to send to Guyana?

The cheapest option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items is via Canada Post surface options. For larger shipments, sending to barrels via ocean services is the lowest cost way to send to Guyana. Shipping via surface/ ocean can take several months.

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Best Shipping options from Canada To Guyana

 

Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals sending small packages and personal items to Guyana.

Ocean shipping provides low cost for large commercial orders and container size shipments. Allow a lead time of 1-3 months.

DHL, FedEx and UPS are well known options. They provide international express delivery from Canada.

Forwarders provide multi modal solutions for shipping pallets and containers to Guyana

Jet Worldwide provides international logistics expertise from Canada and to the Caribbean. Our services include low cost access to global carriers. LCL Ocean and e-commerce solutions.

There are companies that specialize in shipping barrels to the Caribbean. It is a cost effective way to ship even if the local port fees can seem expensive. Shippers can expect at least a 2 month transit time.

Note: Jet Worldwide does not provide this service.


When choosing a shipping method, you will need to consider factors such as the size and weight of your freight, the time frame in which you need it to arrive, and your budget. It may be helpful to compare quotes from different carriers to find the best option for your needs.

We are happy to help with your international shipping from Canada to Guyana. Provide information about the type of goods, shipping via air or sea freight? info@jetworldwide.ca


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Shipping to Guyana from Canada via Canada Post

Canada Post offers the lowest cost for small parcels sent from Toronto and anywhere in Canada to Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam, Guyana.

For individuals shipping small a small package to Guyana, Canada Post's "Small Packet International Surface" is usually the best option.

Shipments sent via Canada Post import for delivery via the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC). GPOC has several Postal agencies throughout Guyana with the import hub in Georgetown

  • Canada Post Small Packet to Guyana: Surface and air
  • Canada Post International Parcel Surface to Guyana
  • Canada Post International Xpresspost to Guyana

Shipping to Guyana via Purolator Canada

Purolator is among Canada's leading domestic carriers. Purolator provides international parcel service to Guyana via partner carriers, such as UPS


Shipping to Guyana via FedEx or UPS Canada

FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and they - along with DHL - offer reliable express parcel delivery to Guyana.

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Fedex UPS Shipping Guyana from Canada Options Include:

  • International Priority Delivery to Guyana
  • International Economy Delivery to Guayana

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Shipping to Guyana via Jet Worldwide Canada

Jet Worldwide: International shipping and logistics for over 40 years. Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping parcels, pallets and online orders to Guyana. We provide discount shipping for packages to Guyana plus logistics support. Fill in form below to consult with our team.

Businesses can request a call back from our team.


barrel_shipping_barrelShipping Barrels to Guyana

Barrels sent via ocean offer an economical method for sending shipments to Guyana. The goods can take over a month or two to arrive but are ideal for household and business goods that are not time sensitive.

Jet Worldwide does NOT offer ocean barrel shipping to Guyana and provide this information to assist with the many inquiries we get on this service.


Shipping Pallets via Ocean to Guyana

Our team offers ocean shipping for businesses between Canada and Guyana. Contact our team for details. Read more: Things to know about shipping ocean freight from Canada.

LCL Sea Freight to Guyana

Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets to Guyana. V Allow extra transit time for the loading scheduling and de-consolidation processes

FCL Sea Freight to Guayana

Full container load (FCL) is the fastest way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.

Shipping Air Cargo versus Sea freight to Guyana

Without the many minimum surcharges of ocean shipments, smaller consignments can be cheaper than air. This is especially true for door to door shipping. Generally, shipments of less around 100 kilograms have a lower price via air.

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Canadian Export Declaration for Shipments to Guyana

For shipments from Canada to Guyana at CAD 2,000 and above (or otherwise with restrictions) require a Canadian export declaration.

Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).


Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to Guyana

The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW. All import costs assign to the consignee in Guyana. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. A Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option is available via most carriers.

Read more: IncoTerms and shipping terms


Importing cargo to Guyana from Canada

Guyana Customs employs import processes and duty assessment that are common to other customs authorities including use of CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) Valuation, and use of the harmonized codes for duty rating. The invoice for customs should include a specific description and value.

  • Guyanese duty tariffs are applicable via HS Code(s)
  • The Value Add Tax (VAT) for imports into Guyana is 16%
  • Most parcel imports from Canada less than $100 US can import to Guyana duty free

READ MORE: IMPORT DUTY CALCULATION

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Sending Forestry equipment from Canada to Guyana.

Guyanese companies seeking forestry equipment and parts from Canada can rely on Jet Worldwide to facilitate the transaction including ordering, receiving and forwarding to Guyana from anywhere in Canada. We can also arrange for items to be sent from the USA to Guyana via our Miami hub.


Get a quote for shipping to Guyana from Canada and USA

Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking for spot quotes between Guyana and Canada for parcels, pallets, online orders.

Contact our logistics team: For a quote for shipping online orders, regular volumes and logistics support.


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