Container shipping services from Ibrahim Logistics: 20ft, 40ft, high-cube, reefer, flat-rack and open-top containers with all major shipping lines.
The right container saves money. A 20ft is best for heavy cargo such as rice, marble or steel; a 40ft or 40ft high-cube is best for light, bulky cargo such as textiles, furniture or garments. We help you choose, then book it with the line that offers the best rate and transit time for your destination.
Containers are released to your factory for stuffing, or your cargo is brought to a container freight station (CFS) for LCL consolidation.
What our container shipping service covers
- 20ft standard (dry) containers
- 40ft standard and 40ft high-cube containers
- Reefer containers with temperature control
- Flat-rack and open-top for machinery and over-height cargo
- LCL consolidation at Karachi CFS
- Container lashing, choking and fumigation
Container shipping services – how it works
- Choose container type and quantity
- Booking with the shipping line
- Empty container released to your factory
- Stuffing, sealing and VGM weighing
- Gate-in at the terminal before cut-off
- Loading on the vessel and B/L issue
Documents you will need
- Booking confirmation
- Packing list with weights
- VGM (verified gross mass) declaration
- Commercial invoice
- Goods Declaration
- Fumigation certificate for wooden packing (ISPM-15)
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 container shipping
- 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 0309 4455580 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 container shipping services: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for container shipping services rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
Container shipping services – FAQs
How much cargo fits in a 20ft container?
About 33 CBM of space and up to roughly 21–28 tonnes depending on the line and road weight limits. See our 20ft container page for details.
When should I choose a 40ft high-cube?
For light, bulky cargo – it gives about 76 CBM, around 13% more space than a standard 40ft.
Do you provide reefer containers?
Yes, for fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and pharmaceuticals, with the temperature set as per your cargo.