40ft container shipping from Ibrahim Logistics: 40ft standard and high-cube containers for textiles, garments, furniture and other bulky cargo.
The 40ft container gives twice the floor space of a 20ft, which makes it the best value for light, bulky cargo: home textiles, garments, towels, furniture, handicrafts, sports goods and cartons of consumer goods. The 40ft high-cube adds about 30 cm of height for even more volume.
Most of Pakistan's textile exports to the USA and Europe move in 40ft high-cubes. We book them weekly with the main lines and plan factory stuffing around your production dates.
40ft Container Shipping – size and capacity
| Inside length | about 12.03 m (39 ft 6 in) |
|---|---|
| Inside width | about 2.35 m |
| Inside height | about 2.39 m (high-cube about 2.69 m) |
| Capacity | about 67 CBM (high-cube about 76 CBM) |
| Max. payload | about 26,000–28,000 kg (depends on the line and road limits) |
| Pallets | about 20–24 standard pallets |
Figures are typical; exact values vary slightly by container manufacturer and shipping line.
What our 40ft container shipping service covers
- 40ft standard dry container
- 40ft high-cube for maximum volume
- 40ft reefer (high-cube) for perishables
- 40ft flat-rack for machinery and vehicles
- Factory stuffing in Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Sialkot
40ft container shipping – how it works
- Check cartons and CBM against 67 / 76 CBM
- Book standard or high-cube
- Empty released to the factory
- Stuffing plan and loading
- VGM weighing and transport to the port
- Shipping and tracking
Documents you will need
- Booking confirmation
- Packing list and carton count
- VGM certificate
- Commercial invoice
- Goods Declaration
- Buyer-specific documents (e.g. ISF data for the USA)
Tips to save time and cost
- Book 7–10 days before the cut-off in peak months – space and empties run short.
- Weigh the stuffed container (VGM) – overweight boxes are rolled at the terminal.
- Ask for the free days (demurrage / detention) in writing before booking.
- Use ISPM-15 treated pallets; untreated wood is refused in many countries.
What affects the cost of 40ft container shipping
- Ocean freight – per container (FCL) or per CBM (LCL), set by the line and the market.
- Surcharges – bunker (BAF), peak season and emergency surcharges when lines apply them.
- Origin local charges – terminal handling (THC), documentation, seal, VGM.
- Destination charges – THC, delivery order and port charges at the other end.
- Inland transport – factory to port, or port to warehouse.
- Free time – demurrage and detention if containers are kept longer than allowed.
Every quotation from us lists these items separately, so you can compare like with like.
Key terms explained
- FCL / LCL
- Full container load (you book the whole box) or less than container load (you share it).
- B/L
- Bill of lading – the receipt and title document for sea cargo.
- VGM
- Verified gross mass – the weighed weight of a packed container, required before loading.
- Free time
- Days allowed at the port (demurrage) or outside it (detention) before charges start.
- Cut-off
- The last time to deliver the container and documents for a sailing.
Ports and countries we cover
We work at every sea port and major dry port of Pakistan:
- Karachi Port
- Port Qasim
- Gwadar Port
- Lahore Dry Port
- Sialkot Dry Port
- Faisalabad Dry Port
- Multan Dry Port
- Islamabad Dry Port
- Peshawar Dry Port
- Quetta Dry Port
- Hyderabad Dry Port
Popular trade lanes:
- China to Pakistan
- UAE to Pakistan
- Pakistan to USA
- Pakistan to UK
- Pakistan to Germany
- Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
See all sea ports and dry ports and worldwide shipping lanes.
Why shippers choose Ibrahim Logistics
- All ports, one team – Karachi Port, Port Qasim, Gwadar, every major dry port and the Afghan border.
- Every shipping line – we compare carriers for each shipment instead of selling one line.
- Offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad – documents and examinations handled by our own staff.
- Clear quotations – freight, local charges and clearance listed separately, no hidden extras.
- WhatsApp updates – status from booking to delivery, without chasing.
For a rate, call 0300 3364422 or send the details on WhatsApp – commodity, weight or volume, origin and destination – or use our online quote form. We reply the same working day.
Related services
Choose Ibrahim Logistics for 40ft container shipping: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for 40ft container shipping rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
40ft container shipping – FAQs
What is the difference between 40ft and 40ft high-cube?
Same length and width; the high-cube is about 30 cm taller, giving roughly 76 CBM instead of 67 CBM.
How many cartons fit in a 40ft container?
It depends on carton size. Send your carton dimensions and we calculate the load plan.
Is a 40ft allowed on all roads to the factory?
Most industrial areas, yes. For narrow access we can arrange stuffing at a nearby yard or CFS.