Ship chartering services from Ibrahim Logistics: Full and part vessel charters for bulk, break-bulk and project cargo to and from Pakistan.
When the cargo is large enough – a full shipment of rice, cement, clinker, coal, grain, fertiliser or steel, or a heavy project consignment – chartering a whole vessel or part of it is often cheaper and more flexible than containers. We arrange voyage and time charters through ship owners and brokers, for loading or discharge at Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar.
We handle the details that decide the real cost of a charter: the charter party terms, laytime and demurrage, port and agency arrangements, stevedoring, cargo surveys and customs on both sides.
What our ship chartering service covers
- Voyage charter – one vessel for one voyage
- Time charter for regular programmes
- Part cargo shipments on shared vessels
- Bulk: rice, cement, clinker, coal, grain, fertiliser, salt
- Break-bulk and heavy-lift project cargo
- Port agency, stevedoring and draft surveys
Ship chartering services – how it works
- Cargo, quantity, load and discharge ports, and laycan dates
- Market enquiry to owners and brokers
- Vessel options with freight and terms
- Charter party agreed and signed
- Loading with surveys and documents
- Voyage, discharge and laytime statement
Documents you will need
- Charter party
- Bills of lading
- Mate's receipt and draft survey reports
- Notice of readiness and statement of facts
- Customs documents and cargo certificates
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 ship chartering
- 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 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.
Related services
Choose Ibrahim Logistics for ship chartering services: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for ship chartering services rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
Ship chartering services – FAQs
When is chartering better than containers?
For large single cargoes – usually several thousand tonnes of bulk, or project cargo too big for containers.
What is the difference between voyage and time charter?
In a voyage charter you pay freight for one voyage; in a time charter you hire the vessel for a period and pay hire per day.
What is laytime and demurrage?
Laytime is the time allowed for loading or discharge; if exceeded, the charterer pays demurrage to the owner. Planning the port side well keeps it low.
Can you charter for imports to Pakistan?
Yes, for discharge at Karachi Port, Port Qasim or Gwadar.