Sea freight from Thailand to Pakistan – Ibrahim Logistics ships FCL and LCL containers from Thailand to Karachi and Port Qasim, clears them through Pakistan customs and delivers them anywhere in Pakistan.
Typical cargo on this lane: machinery, auto parts, rubber, chemicals, food products and consumer goods.
Thailand to Pakistan – ports and transit time
| Ports in Thailand | Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Songkhla |
|---|---|
| Ports in Pakistan | Karachi Port (KICT, PICT, SAPT), Port Qasim (QICT); dry ports on request |
| Sea transit | about 14–22 days to Karachi |
| Air transit | 3–5 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 Thailand to Pakistan
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Permits for food, chemicals and regulated goods
What to know about this lane
- Laem Chabang is the main container port for Thai exports.
- LCL consolidation is available from Bangkok.
- Food items may need health and packing documents.
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 – 3–5 days for urgent orders and samples; see air freight.
Incoterms on the Thailand – Pakistan lane
- EXW – we collect from the supplier’s door abroad; you control the whole journey.
- 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 Thailand to Pakistan
- Supplier details and Incoterm shared with us
- Pickup or delivery to the port in Thailand through our partner
- Booking with the best line for this lane
- Tracking during the sea voyage
- Customs clearance at Karachi, Port Qasim or a dry port
- Delivery to your warehouse in Pakistan
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 import lanes to Pakistan
- China to Pakistan
- UAE to Pakistan
- Japan to Pakistan
- Turkey to Pakistan
- Malaysia to Pakistan
- Indonesia to Pakistan
- Vietnam to Pakistan
- South Korea to Pakistan
- Germany to Pakistan
Related: Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Import & Export.
Sea freight from Thailand to Pakistan – FAQs
How long does sea freight from Thailand to Pakistan take?
Typically about 14–22 days to Karachi port to port, plus a few days for clearance and delivery.
What does sea freight from Thailand to Pakistan 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 – pickup from the supplier in Thailand through our partners, and delivery anywhere in Pakistan after clearance.
Do you handle LCL shipments on this lane?
Yes, small shipments are consolidated and charged per CBM.