Ocean freight consolidation from Montreal to Cotonou, Benin, for cargo and vehicles

Message us on WhatsApp at +1 514-718-0282 describing your shipment. We give you a price and the next sailing, you drop the cargo at 6135 boul. Couture in Saint-Léonard (or we collect it), and we measure and load it into a consolidation container leaving Montreal for Cotonou.

There is no single rate: price depends on real volume, cargo type, handover method and local charges on arrival. Send us your packing list with dimensions and we build an accurate price, without invented figures.

Yes. Personal effects — clothing, shoes, household items, bedding, small appliances — make up most consolidation shipments to Cotonou. They simply need to be itemised on the packing list.

Yes, clothing travels very well in consolidation to Cotonou, in cartons, vacuum bags or compressed bales. For used clothing intended for resale, a commercial invoice is required.

Yes. Pallets are an ideal consolidation format: forklift-friendly, stackable and easy to measure. Wrap it firmly and give us its dimensions and weight with your rate request for Cotonou.

At minimum: your ID, full consignee details in Cotonou and a detailed packing list. Add a commercial invoice for trade goods, and the title plus purchase invoice for a vehicle.

Transit depends on the next loading in Montreal, the vessel booked and arrival conditions. We do not promise a fixed duration: we give you the loading date and the carrier's estimate at booking, then keep you informed.

Cargo is presented to the Beninese customs administration, which assesses duties and taxes on the nature, quantity and declared value of the goods. Those charges are paid on arrival by the consignee and are not included in the freight price.

At our warehouse, 6135 boul. Couture, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 3G7. Let us know before coming so someone can receive and weigh your cargo. Pickup can also be arranged across Quebec and Ontario.

Message us on WhatsApp at +1 514-718-0282 and we confirm the next available loading date to Cotonou. We do not publish a fixed calendar because real dates depend on container fill and carrier schedules.

Yes. You get a file reference, the Montreal loading confirmation, then sailing details and an estimated arrival. Follow-up happens on WhatsApp, answered by the person actually handling your file.

Below the volume of a 20-foot container, consolidation is almost always cheaper. Above that, or if you want to choose the loading date and keep your cargo separate, we book a full container to Cotonou.

Flammables, pressurised aerosols, gas cylinders, chemicals, weapons, ammunition, protected species, counterfeits and cash. If you are unsure about an item, send us a photo before packing it.

Yes, we regularly ship resale lots to Cotonou. You need a commercial invoice, an accurate customs description and, in some cases, the consignee's tax identification number.

Yes, in a container only. VELOX Logistics does not offer RoRo service: vehicles are secured inside a container, alone or with cargo, departing from Montreal. Title and purchase invoice are required.

Yes. Customers in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and Ottawa ship to Cotonou regularly. The cargo is simply moved to our Montreal warehouse, where the container is loaded.

Yes, it is one of our most used routes for resale clothing. A commercial invoice and an accurate description of contents are essential.

Yes, in a container. The bike is drained, the battery disconnected and the unit secured inside the container leaving Montreal; we do not use RoRo service.

Transit time depends on the shipping line, the vessel assigned, customs clearance and overland transport once the cargo arrives in Benin. We confirm a precise estimate at the time of booking, based on the reserved sailing and the final destination of your goods.

Yes, drums are a common and popular way to ship personal effects. We recommend distributing weight evenly and avoiding liquids or prohibited items to facilitate handling and customs clearance upon arrival.

Yes, vehicles can be shipped in a full container or sometimes shared depending on size. Accurate documentation regarding ownership and condition is required, and our team assists in preparing these documents.

Yes, Cotonou is frequently used as an entry point for goods destined for Niger and Burkina Faso, via a well-established road corridor. We can arrange appropriate routing if your final destination lies beyond Benin.

Pricing depends on volume, weight and cargo type. Contact us on WhatsApp at +1 514-718-0282 with your shipment details to receive a personalized estimate and learn about the next available sailing.

A detailed packing list is required, and depending on the type of goods, additional documents may be requested by Beninese customs. We guide you through preparing these documents before shipping to limit delays upon arrival.