Sea freight from Pakistan to Canada – Ibrahim Logistics ships FCL and LCL containers from Karachi, Port Qasim and the dry ports to Canada, with export clearance and the documents your buyer needs.
Typical cargo on this lane: textiles and garments, rice, food products, personal effects and sports goods.

Pakistan to Canada – ports and transit time
| Ports in Canada | Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal, Halifax |
|---|---|
| Ports in Pakistan | Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request |
| Sea transit | about 30–45 days from Karachi, with transshipment |
| Air transit | 3–6 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 Canada
- Commercial invoice (Canada customs invoice where required) and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Importer's business number with Canada customs
- Health certificates for food
What to know about this lane
- Toronto-bound cargo usually enters via Montreal or Halifax, or via Vancouver by rail.
- Large Pakistani community means steady personal effects and food shipments.
- Wooden packing must meet ISPM-15.
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 – 3–6 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.
Incoterms on the Pakistan – Canada 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 Canada
- 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 Canada
- 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
- Pakistan to USA
- Pakistan to UK
- Pakistan to UAE
- Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan to Germany
- Pakistan to Netherlands
- Pakistan to Italy
- Pakistan to Spain
- Pakistan to Australia
- Pakistan to France
- Pakistan to Belgium
- Pakistan to Qatar
- Pakistan to Oman
- Pakistan to Kuwait
- Pakistan to Bahrain
- Pakistan to Iraq
- Pakistan to Bangladesh
- Pakistan to Sri Lanka
- Pakistan to Malaysia
- Pakistan to Singapore
- Pakistan to China
- Pakistan to Kenya
- Pakistan to Tanzania
- Pakistan to South Africa
- Pakistan to Egypt
- Pakistan to Turkey
Related: Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Import & Export.
Sea freight from Pakistan to Canada – FAQs
How long does sea freight from Pakistan to Canada take?
Typically about 30–45 days from Karachi, with transshipment port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.
What does sea freight from Pakistan to Canada 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 Canada through our partners.
Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?
Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.