Container shipping to Dominica

A 20-ft container typically costs between $1,500 and $2,100 and a 40-ft between $2,700 and $3,500. The final price depends on the origin port, the type of cargo and whether you ship a full or a shared container; when you request a quote we confirm it within one business day with the full breakdown. A 5 CBM / 1,500 kg LCL load from Miami to Woodbridge Bay was about $1,220 in September 2026 (Interworld published rate, excluding destination charges); Dominica then adds CARICOM duty, a 4% Customs Service Charge, a 1% or 1.5% Environmental Levy and 15% VAT.

From the U.S.: 10-14 days. From other regions: 14-20 days. These are estimated ocean transit times; when you request a quote we confirm the next weekly sailing and the estimated arrival date. Air freight to Douglas-Charles (DOM) takes 1 to 3 days, and cargo from Asia takes 35 to 50 days through a transshipment hub.

You need a commercial invoice with HS code, values, currency and Incoterm, a packing list, a bill of lading (house bill for LCL) and a broker's authorization for the ASYCUDA World entry at the Customs and Excise Division. Add a certificate of origin for CARICOM preference, an import licence where required, and phytosanitary or veterinary certificates for plants, produce and animal products. We prepare them for you and handle customs clearance at destination, so no missing paper holds your cargo.

Use LCL below 15 CBM, a 20ft container for 15 to 28 CBM or dense cargo such as cement, tiles or rebar, which fills on weight before volume, and a 40ft above 28 CBM or for bulky light goods such as insulation and roofing panels. Long items need flat racks or breakbulk. For sites in the north, ask whether discharge at Portsmouth is possible. Not sure? Tell us what you are shipping and we recommend the format with the best total cost.

Yes, but watch the clock. Declarations are due 14 days after landing for sea cargo, a customs broker lodges the entry in ASYCUDA World, and DASPA allows only 7 days free at Woodbridge Bay before storage charges. Since October 1, 2026, 15% VAT and excise are calculated on CIF value alone, with a 4% Customs Service Charge on top. Confirm any personal-effects relief with the Customs and Excise Division. We move personal items, household goods and full relocations, with customs and documentation handled door to door.

We serve Roseau Port, Portsmouth, with customs clearance handled at each one and inland delivery coordinated to the final destination if you need it. Woodbridge Bay Port near Roseau is the main commercial cargo port, with about 1,500 TEU of container storage, and Portsmouth on the northwest coast receives smaller vessels. Entries clear on ASYCUDA World through Customs and Excise.