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HaitiShipping to Haiti from the USA and Canada
Vehicles by RORO, full containers, breakbulk and oversized cargo to Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien and Saint-Marc. Collected in 18 cities across the United States and Canada, followed in Haiti by our appointed agents. FMC-registered, in business since 2001.
- PortsPort-au-PrinceCap-Haïtien · Saint-Marc
- ServicesRORO · ContainersBreakbulk · Oversized
- Collected in18 hub citiesUSA and Canada
- In HaitiAgents in Port-au-Princeand Saint-Marc
Four ways to ship to Haiti, with an idea of the price.
Indicative ranges to help you plan. Every shipment gets a written quote; duties and charges in Haiti are separate.
- RORO · from about USD 350
Cars, trucks, buses and machines that drive
Driven aboard a roll-on/roll-off vessel and driven off in Haiti: the simplest and safest way to move anything on wheels. From about USD 350 for a small car to more than USD 1,500 for large units.
- Containers · USD 800 to 4,000+
20', 40', 45', reefers, open tops, flat racks
Direct sailings from the U.S. East Coast and services with transshipment from Canada, China and Europe. Household goods, commercial cargo, building materials, food.
- LO/LO breakbulk · from USD 3,000
Project cargo lifted on and off
Heavy pieces lifted aboard breakbulk vessels by crane, from most U.S. East Coast and Canadian ports. The price depends on size, weight and the lifting points.
- Oversized · from USD 3,000
Out-of-gauge on flat racks and Mafi
Cargo too wide or too tall for a container, blocked and lashed with chains and straps on 20', 40' or 45' flat racks, or on 60' and 90' Mafi trailers.
About these ranges. Indicative ocean-freight figures in U.S. dollars, not a quote or an offer. They change with the origin, the carrier, the sailing, surcharges and the cargo itself. Haitian duties, taxes, port charges and inland delivery are not included. Only the written quotation from CargoMax is binding.
From 18 cities in the United States and Canada.
Vehicles and machinery are picked up by bonded drivers in these hub cities and taken to the East or Gulf Coast port with the next sailing to Haiti.
Canada
MontréalTorontoHalifaxCalgaryEdmonton
United States
NewarkBrooklynPhiladelphiaBaltimoreCharlestonSavannahBrunswickJacksonvillePort EvergladesMiamiTampaHoustonGalveston
Shipping from Montreal? Our page on shipping from Montreal to Haiti covers loading a container at home, the inventory and the sailing from the Port of Montreal.
Container vessels calling Haiti
Upcoming container sailings with a Haitian port of call, from every origin in our booking system. If nothing is open, ask us: new sailings are added every week.
Three Haitian ports, one booking.
We book the port that keeps the inland trip shortest for your cargo.
| Port | Best for cargo going to | Our presence |
|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | The capital region, Pétion-Ville, Carrefour, the south | Appointed agent in Port-au-Prince |
| Cap-Haïtien | The north and north-east, towards Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe | Handled by our agents on the file |
| Saint-Marc | The Artibonite, Gonaïves and the centre | Appointed agent in Saint-Marc |
What Haitian customs wants for a vehicle.
Updated 26 Oct 2026 · confirm at booking
| Paper | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | The original, registered to the consignee who receives the vehicle |
| Proof of sale | A notarized bill of sale, or the commercial invoice |
| Bill of lading | The original, issued by CargoMax |
| Vehicle data | Make, model, colour, year, engine cc, serial number or VIN, actual weight, and the number of axles for heavy units |
Model year
Cars must be recent enough for the limit Haiti applies in the year of import, and that limit moves forward over time. Truck tractors have their own limit. Trailers, yellow construction machinery and specialized trucks with proven special equipment have not been restricted by year.
Indicative information, not customs advice. Haiti can change import rules, duties and age limits, and the rules on the day your vehicle arrives are the ones that count. Write to Import-hti@cargomaxintl.com to confirm before you buy or ship.
Container types available to Haiti.
Standard on the main services from the U.S. East Coast; availability from other origins is confirmed with the quote.
20' standard40' standard40' high cube45' standard20' flat rack40' flat rack20' open top40' open top20' reefer40' reefer40' high cube reeferMafi 60' and 90'
Quotes from Montreal, agents in Haiti.
Book with our head office in La Prairie, on Montreal’s South Shore. In Haiti, appointed CargoMax agents in Port-au-Prince and Saint-Marc work on your file number until delivery.
Rates and bookings
sales@cargomaxintl.com +1 450 619 6034Agents in Haiti
- Shipments
- haiti@cargomaxintl.com
- Customs
- Import-hti@cargomaxintl.com
- Cities
- Port-au-Prince, Saint-Marc
More shipping guides.
Shipping to Haiti, answered.
Can I ship a car to Haiti?
Yes. Most cars go RORO: a bonded driver takes the vehicle from your city to a U.S. East or Gulf Coast port and it is driven aboard. It can also travel in a container with other goods. Before buying, check the model year with our customs desk, because Haiti limits the age of imported cars.
Can I ship a truck, a bus or construction machinery to Haiti?
Yes. Trucks, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, tractors and trailers go RORO; machines that cannot drive on board travel on flat racks, Mafi trailers or as breakbulk. Specialized trucks and construction equipment have had no model-year limit, subject to the customs check.
How much does it cost to ship a car to Haiti?
As an indication, from about USD 350 for a small car to more than USD 1,500 for a large vehicle, depending on its size, weight and where it starts. Haitian duties and port charges are extra. The exact price is the one on our written quote.
How much does a container to Haiti cost?
As an indication, from about USD 800 to more than USD 4,000 ocean freight, depending on the departure port, the size and type of container and the port in Haiti. Pickup, duties, port charges and delivery are quoted separately.
Which ports in Haiti do you ship to?
Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien and Saint-Marc. The port is chosen by the sailing and by where the cargo has to go in Haiti; our agents advise on the best option when you book.
Do you ship to Haiti from the United States as well as Canada?
Yes. Containers sail direct from the U.S. East Coast, and from Canada with a transshipment on the way. Vehicles and machinery are collected in 18 hub cities across both countries, from Montreal and Toronto to Miami and Houston.
Who handles my cargo in Haiti?
Our appointed agents in Port-au-Prince and Saint-Marc receive the cargo on the CargoMax file number and follow it through customs and delivery. Customs questions go to Import-hti@cargomaxintl.com.
A car, a container or a machine for Haiti?
Tell us what it is, where it starts and which town it is going to. You get the route, the port and a written price.
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