Sea freight from Dubai to Pakistan – Ibrahim Logistics ships FCL and LCL containers from UAE to Karachi and Port Qasim, clears them through Pakistan customs and delivers them anywhere in Pakistan.
Typical cargo on this lane: personal effects of returning Pakistanis, re-exported electronics and machinery, used equipment, auto parts and general trade goods.
Dubai to Pakistan – ports and transit time
| Ports in UAE | Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah (Khalid Port) |
|---|---|
| Ports in Pakistan | Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request |
| Sea transit | about 3–6 days to Karachi |
| Air transit | 1–2 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 Dubai to Pakistan
- Invoice or inventory list
- Bill of lading
- Passport and stay-abroad proof for personal effects
- Certificate of origin of the goods (the UAE is often a re-export hub)
What to know about this lane
- Short sailing time makes Dubai one of the fastest sea lanes into Pakistan.
- Personal effects shipments from the Gulf are very common – packing and inventory matter.
- Re-exported goods are assessed on their real country of origin.
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 – 1–2 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.
Incoterms on the Dubai – 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 Dubai to Pakistan
- Supplier details and Incoterm shared with us
- Pickup or delivery to the port in UAE 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
- China to Pakistan
- Japan to Pakistan
- Turkey to Pakistan
- Malaysia to Pakistan
- Indonesia to Pakistan
- Thailand to Pakistan
- Vietnam to Pakistan
- South Korea to Pakistan
- Germany to Pakistan
Related: Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Import & Export.
Sea freight from Dubai to Pakistan – FAQs
How long does sea freight from Dubai to Pakistan take?
Typically about 3–6 days to Karachi port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.
What does sea freight from Dubai 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 UAE 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.