Sea Freight from Pakistan to UK

Sea freight from Pakistan to UK – Ibrahim Logistics ships FCL and LCL containers from Karachi, Port Qasim and the dry ports to UK, with export clearance and the documents your buyer needs.

Typical cargo on this lane: garments and home textiles, rice, sports goods, leather, food products and personal effects.

Pakistan to UK – ports and transit time

Ports in UK	Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, Liverpool
Ports in Pakistan	Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request
Sea transit	about 25–35 days from Karachi
Air transit	2–5 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 Pakistan to UK

Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading
UK importer's EORI number
Certificate / statement of origin for UK preferential tariffs where they apply
Health certificates for food

What to know about this lane

The UK has its own preference scheme for developing countries since leaving the EU – check the origin rules.
Large Pakistani community means many personal effects and food shipments.
Felixstowe is the main container port.

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 – 2–5 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.

Incoterms on the Pakistan – UK lane

EXW – the buyer’s forwarder collects from your factory.
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 Pakistan to UK

Buyer, destination port and Incoterm confirmed
Container released to your factory for stuffing
Export GD filed and container gated into the terminal
Bill of lading and origin documents issued
Tracking until arrival in UK
Destination clearance and delivery through our partner (if required)

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 export lanes from Pakistan

Sea freight from Pakistan to UK – FAQs

How long does sea freight from Pakistan to UK take?

Typically about 25–35 days from Karachi port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.

What does sea freight from Pakistan to UK 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 – from your factory in Pakistan to the buyer's warehouse in UK through our partners.

Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?

Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.