Freight forwarding services from Ibrahim Logistics: One forwarder for sea, air and road freight, customs and delivery – door to door, worldwide.
A freight forwarder does not own the ship or the plane; it organises the whole journey of your cargo. We choose the best mode and carrier, book the space, prepare the documents, arrange customs at both ends and track the shipment until it is delivered.
Because we work with many carriers rather than one, we can offer you the best balance of price and transit time for each shipment, and switch carriers when a service is delayed.
What our freight forwarding service covers
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL)
- Air freight and air cargo
- Road freight to Afghanistan and Central Asia
- Customs clearance in Pakistan and through partners abroad
- Cargo insurance
- Warehousing and distribution
Freight forwarding services – how it works
- Enquiry with cargo and route details
- Mode and carrier options with prices
- Booking and pickup
- Export formalities
- Transit and tracking
- Import formalities and delivery
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Shipper's letter of instruction
- Certificate of origin
- Insurance certificate
- Dangerous goods declaration (if applicable)
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 freight forwarding
- 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 freight forwarding services: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for freight forwarding services rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
Freight forwarding services – FAQs
Why use a freight forwarder instead of booking with the line?
A forwarder compares many carriers, handles all paperwork and customs, and gives you one point of contact for the whole journey.
Do you have partners abroad?
Yes, we work with agents in the main trade countries for pickup, destination clearance and delivery.
Can you ship dangerous goods?
Yes, with the correct UN classification, packing and declaration, subject to the carrier's acceptance.