Seafood export from Pakistan from Ibrahim Logistics: Frozen fish, shrimp and seafood in reefer containers, with health certificates and export clearance.
Frozen fish and shrimp from Karachi go to China, the Gulf, South-East Asia and Europe in reefer containers. The cold chain, the approved processing plant and the health certificate are all essential.
We coordinate the reefer, the loading at the plant, the certificates and the clearance, and we time the gate-in so the container is powered at the terminal without delay.
What our seafood export freight service covers
- Reefer containers set to frozen temperature
- Loading at the processing plant
- Health and quality certificate coordination
- Export GD and port gate-in
- Buyer document sets
- Air freight for urgent chilled cargo
Seafood export from Pakistan – how it works
- Share product, packing, quantity and destination
- We confirm reefer equipment and sailing
- Container is pre-cooled and released to the plant
- Loading, sealing and transport
- Export clearance and gate-in
- Tracking until arrival
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Health certificate from the competent authority
- Plant approval or registration proof where required
- Certificate of origin
- Importer registration documents where required
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 seafood export freight
- 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 seafood export from Pakistan: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for seafood export from Pakistan rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
Seafood export from Pakistan – FAQs
Which markets need plant approval?
Several, including China and the EU. Your buyer will confirm, and we help with the document flow.
Is air freight possible for chilled seafood?
Yes, for chilled cargo with a short shelf life, subject to airline acceptance.
Who provides the health certificate?
The competent Pakistani authority, based on the plant and the lot. We coordinate with your quality team.