Sea Freight from Pakistan to USA

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

Typical cargo on this lane: home textiles (towels, bed linen), denim and apparel, sports goods, leather, surgical instruments and food items.

Pakistan to USA – ports and transit time

Ports in USA	New York / New Jersey, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Houston, Los Angeles / Long Beach
Ports in Pakistan	Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request
Sea transit	about 30–45 days from Karachi, usually 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 USA

Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading
ISF (Importer Security Filing) data – the US importer must file it before loading
FDA-related registration for food, cosmetics and medical devices
Certificate of origin when requested by the buyer

What to know about this lane

Most textile exports go in 40ft high-cubes to the East Coast.
ISF data must be sent to the US importer well before the cut-off.
Buyer programmes often require consolidation from several factories.

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 – USA 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 USA

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 USA
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 USA – FAQs

How long does sea freight from Pakistan to USA take?

Typically about 30–45 days from Karachi, usually with transshipment port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.

What does sea freight from Pakistan to USA 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 USA through our partners.

Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?

Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.