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

Pakistan to Saudi Arabia – ports and transit time
| Ports in Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam), Riyadh dry port (via Dammam) |
|---|---|
| Ports in Pakistan | Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request |
| Sea transit | about 7–14 days from Karachi |
| Air transit | 1–3 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 Saudi Arabia
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- SABER product conformity certificate for regulated products
- SFDA requirements for food
- Halal certificate for meat products
What to know about this lane
- Product conformity (SABER) must be in place before shipping regulated goods.
- Jeddah serves the west, Dammam the east and Riyadh.
- Religious-season peaks can affect space and rates.
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 – 1–3 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.
Incoterms on the Pakistan – Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia
- 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 Germany
- Pakistan to Netherlands
- Pakistan to Italy
- Pakistan to Spain
- Pakistan to Canada
- 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 Saudi Arabia – FAQs
How long does sea freight from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia take?
Typically about 7–14 days from Karachi port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.
What does sea freight from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia through our partners.
Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?
Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.