Shipping lines in Pakistan from Ibrahim Logistics: We book with all major container lines calling Karachi and Port Qasim – one forwarder, every carrier.
Pakistan is served by the world's major container lines through Karachi Port and Port Qasim, with direct and transshipment services to every continent. Each line has different strengths – one may be fastest to Europe, another cheapest to the Far East, another best for reefers.
As a forwarder we book with all of them, so you are never tied to one carrier's schedule or rate.
Shipping lines we book with
- Maersk
- MSC
- CMA CGM
- COSCO Shipping
- Hapag-Lloyd
- ONE (Ocean Network Express)
- Evergreen
- Yang Ming
- HMM
- OOCL
- PIL
- Wan Hai
- ZIM
- Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC)
Line names are trademarks of their owners. We book space as a forwarder / NVOCC; availability depends on each line’s current services to your destination.
What our shipping lines service covers
- Rate comparison across lines
- Space booking in peak season
- Free-time negotiation (demurrage / detention)
- Booking amendments and roll-overs
- Line-specific documentation
Shipping lines in Pakistan – how it works
- Destination and dates
- Comparison of lines, transit times and free days
- Booking
- Container release
- Loading
- B/L and tracking
Documents you will need
- Booking request
- Shipping instructions
- VGM
- Bill of lading draft approval
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 shipping lines
- 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 shipping lines in Pakistan: one coordinator, every major shipping line and our own staff at the ports and dry ports. Ask for shipping lines in Pakistan rates on WhatsApp – we reply the same working day.
Shipping lines in Pakistan – FAQs
Which shipping line is the cheapest from Karachi?
It changes with the destination and the month. We compare current rates for your lane before booking.
Can I choose the line myself?
Yes – tell us your preferred line and we book with it, or we suggest the best option.
What is free time?
The number of days you can keep the container at the port (demurrage) or outside (detention) without extra charges. We negotiate more free days where possible.