Sea freight from Greece to Canada, Australia and the USA
We ship private consignments by sea from Greece to family and friends in Canada, Australia and the USA: olive oil, olives, food, clothes, books, all the way up to furniture and household goods. If you are in a hurry, there is also the air service.
Spourgitis has handled sea freight from Greece to Canada, Australia and America since 1991, with established partners on all three continents. Sea freight is for private shipments: things you send to your family, or to yourself when you move. We collect from all over Messinia and Attica with our trucks, and from the rest of Greece through our partners.
What can you send by sea from Greece?
Olive oil and olives
The largest share of our shipments: olive oil tins and table olives for Greeks living abroad.
Food
Honey, pasta, cheese in tins and other food that withstands the journey.
Personal items
Clothes, books, gifts and items for the home.
Furniture and appliances
Bulky items with special packing, for anyone who is moving.
Household goods
A whole move, with packing and a contents list for customs.
Drinks
Wine and tsipouro to the USA: see sending alcohol.
Sea or air freight: which one suits your shipment?
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| By sea | By air | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | private shipments | private customers and businesses |
| Best for | large volumes, heavy items, household goods | parcels and anything urgent |
| Time | longer — the date is given with the quote | shorter — the date is shown with the price |
| Customs clearance at destination | there is always a customs clearance cost | we tell you in advance whether the recipient will pay anything |
For the USA, the air service has the same price for every state. For olive oil in private air shipments to the USA, the recipient pays no customs clearance cost. See air freight. For a parcel by air, see the price in the shipping cost calculator.
What does the sea freight price include?
- Transport— from your premises or our nearest office to the customs office of the destination city.
- Packing— strong triple-wall cardboard boxes (tri-wall) for one or two olive oil tins, also suitable for food, books and clothes. For moves, wrapping with bubble wrap and stretch film.
- Insurance— every shipment has basic insurance, with extra cover for household goods and valuable items such as antiques.
With sea freight there is always a customs clearance cost at the destination. Delivery from the destination city to the recipient’s home is arranged by agreement with our partner there. We tell you the exact cost and the date with the quote.
What can't you send by sea?
The following cannot be sent by sea: tobacco, medicines, money and bonds, important documents (e.g. wills), fresh or frozen food and anything perishable, as well as flammable and hazardous materials: matches, gas canisters, lighters, fireworks, solvents, acetone, ammonia, insecticides, fertilisers and motor oils. If you are not sure about something, ask us before you pack it.
How it works
Quote
You tell us what you are sending, how much and to which city. We tell you the cost and the date.
Pickup and packing
We collect from your premises and pack, taking special care with fragile items.
Sea voyage
The shipment leaves with our partners for Canada, Australia or the USA.
Delivery
Customs clearance at the destination and delivery to the recipient, by agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries do you ship to by sea?
To Canada, Australia and the USA, for private shipments. For other countries see international transport.
Can I send my business's goods by sea?
Sea freight is for private shipments. For goods, see air freight or ask for a quote.
How much does a sea shipment to Australia or Canada cost?
The cost is given by quote, depending on the volume, the weight and the destination city. It includes transport to the customs office of the destination city, packing and insurance.
How long does a sea shipment take?
Longer than air freight. We tell you the date with the quote. If you are in a hurry, choose the air service.
Does the recipient pay customs?
With sea freight there is always a customs clearance cost at the destination. We tell you in advance what will be needed.
Can I send olive oil by sea?
Yes, it is our most frequent shipment to Greeks living abroad, in special boxes for one or two tins. See olive oil transport.
Customer reviews on Google
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Very fast and reliable courier. I had a parcel sent from Greece to Australia and I was super happy about the service
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4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
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Shipping to your family by sea?
Tell us what you are sending and where — we reply with the cost.