Sea Freight from China to Pakistan

Sea freight from China to Pakistan – Ibrahim Logistics ships FCL and LCL containers from China to Karachi and Port Qasim, clears them through Pakistan customs and delivers them anywhere in Pakistan.

Typical cargo on this lane: machinery, solar panels and electrical goods, electronics, chemicals, textile raw material, auto parts, tiles and consumer goods.

China to Pakistan – ports and transit time

Ports in China	Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian / Shekou), Guangzhou (Nansha), Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen
Ports in Pakistan	Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request
Sea transit	about 14–22 days to Karachi
Air transit	2–4 days
Container options	20ft, 40ft, 40ft high-cube, reefer, LCL
Service	Port to port, door to port, door to door

Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges and change with the shipping line’s service and transshipment.

Documents for shipping from China to Pakistan

Commercial invoice and packing list from the Chinese supplier
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin under the China-Pakistan FTA (to claim reduced duty where it applies)
Pakistan import permits for regulated items

What to know about this lane

China is Pakistan's biggest import source, with frequent direct sailings to Karachi and Port Qasim.
LCL consolidation from Guangzhou, Yiwu-area suppliers and Shanghai is popular with traders.
Check whether your goods qualify for FTA duty rates before the supplier ships.

FCL, LCL or air freight?

FCL – from roughly 13–15 CBM, a full 20ft or 40ft container is usually cheaper than LCL.
LCL – for smaller shipments, charged per CBM, consolidated with other cargo.
Air – 2–4 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.

Incoterms on the China – Pakistan lane

EXW – we collect from the supplier’s door abroad; you control the whole journey.
FOB – the seller delivers on board at the origin port; the buyer pays sea freight onward.
CFR / CIF – the seller pays freight (and insurance for CIF) to the destination port.
DAP / DDP – delivered to the buyer’s door, with duties unpaid (DAP) or paid (DDP).

Tell us the Incoterm on your contract and we quote exactly the part of the journey you pay for.

What affects the freight rate

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.

How we handle sea freight from China to Pakistan

Supplier details and Incoterm shared with us
Pickup or delivery to the port in China through our partner
Booking with the best line for this lane
Tracking during the sea voyage
Customs clearance at Karachi, Port Qasim or a dry port
Delivery to your warehouse in Pakistan

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.

Other import lanes to Pakistan

Sea freight from China to Pakistan – FAQs

How long does sea freight from China to Pakistan take?

Typically about 14–22 days to Karachi port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.

What does sea freight from China to Pakistan cost?

It depends on container type or CBM, the shipping line, the season and local charges at both ends. Send your cargo details and we quote current rates.

Can you arrange door-to-door delivery?

Yes – pickup from the supplier in China through our partners, and delivery anywhere in Pakistan after clearance.

Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?

Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.