Freight Forwarding Pakistan
Air freight. Sea freight. Customs clearance. Door-to-door delivery. Fully managed.
What We Do
Moving Cargo Between Pakistan and the World — Without the Gaps
International freight involves more handoffs than most importers anticipate: origin pickup, carrier booking, export clearance at source, ocean or air transit, port arrival at Karachi or Port Qasim, Goods Declaration filing on WeBOC, duty payment, examination, and inland trucking to your facility. Each transition is a risk point.
Cargo360 manages every stage of this chain as a single coordinated operation. We are not a rate-booking platform. We are a freight operations partner — with dedicated coordinators who track your shipment at each milestone and resolve issues before they become delays.
Our team handles regular volumes for manufacturers, trading companies, and retailers importing raw materials, finished goods, and machinery from China, UAE, Europe, and the US.
At a Glance
Sea Freight Transit Times
China → Karachi: 18–22 days direct
UAE → Karachi: 5–9 days
UK/Europe → Karachi: 22–30 days
Air Freight Transit Times
China → Pakistan: 3–5 days
UAE → Pakistan: 2–3 days
Europe → Pakistan: 4–7 days
Ports & Airports
Sea: KPT, Port Qasim, KICT
Air: KHI, LHE, ISB
Dry Ports: Lahore ICT, Sialkot
Compliance
WeBOC-registered clearing agents
FBR/SBP documentation
All commodity types handled
Our Capabilities
Freight Services We Manage End-to-End
From a single LCL shipment to recurring full-container imports, we handle the logistics so your supply chain keeps moving.
Air Freight Pakistan
For time-sensitive cargo. We source capacity across PIA Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Turkish Cargo, and China Southern on priority lanes. Transit: 2–5 days ex-origin.
Suitable for: garments, electronics, pharmaceuticals, high-value machinery parts, perishables.
Sea Freight FCL
Full Container Load in 20', 40', and 40'HC configurations. We book on MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, and Evergreen with regular sailings from Shanghai, Ningbo, Jebel Ali, and European ports.
We also handle reefer, flat-rack, and open-top containers for specialised cargo.
Sea Freight LCL
Less than Container Load for shipments from 1 CBM upward. Your cargo consolidates with other compatible shipments, cutting per-unit freight cost significantly versus chartering a full box.
Weekly consolidation cycles ex-China and UAE. Minimum: 1 CBM / 300 kg.
Customs Clearance
WeBOC-registered agents handle your Goods Declaration filing, duty assessment, port examination coordination, and duty payment at KPT, Port Qasim, Lahore Dry Port, and Sialkot Dry Port.
Restricted categories handled: pharma, electronics, chemicals (with NOC where required).
Learn about our Customs Clearance services →Door-to-Door Delivery
End-to-end freight from origin supplier to your warehouse in Pakistan. We coordinate origin pickup, freight booking, customs clearance at destination, and inland trucking — as one managed operation.
No coordination gaps between multiple= agents at different legs.
Export Freight
Outbound freight management for Pakistani exporters. We handle export GD filing, cargo booking, certificate of origin (FPCCI/TDAP), and coordination with international buyers or their agents.
Key exports: garments, surgical instruments, sports goods, rice, industrial goods.
No Guesswork
How a Cargo360 Shipment Works
From inquiry to delivery — a consistent four-stage process with visibility at every step.
Booking & Rate
Share your shipment details — commodity, weight, volume, origin, and Incoterm. We return a complete, itemized rate within 24 hours covering freight, origin charges, and estimated local handling.
Documentation
We prepare or review your Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, SBP Form T, and any product-specific permits — before cargo moves.
Customs Clearance
Our WeBOC-licensed agents file your Goods Declaration, coordinate duty payment, and manage port or airport examination. We track GD status in real time and update you on each stage.
Delivery
Cargo moves from port or airport to your facility via our inland trucking network. You receive milestone confirmations — vessel departure, arrival, cleared, delivered — through the Cargo360 client portal.
Coverage
Trade Lanes We Operate On
We maintain regular freight operations on Pakistan's primary import and export corridors.
China
Shanghai · Ningbo
Shenzhen · Tianjin
UAE
Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi
United Kingdom
Felixstowe
Southampton
Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
United States
Los Angeles
New York
Turkey
Mersin
Istanbul
Italy
Genoa
Livorno
Indonesia
Jakarta
Surabaya
Saudi Arabia
Dammam
Jeddah
Netherlands
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Sector Experience
Industries We Move Cargo For
Freight requirements vary significantly by commodity type. We have handling experience across these sectors.
Textiles & Garments
Fabric, yarn, finished garments, and accessories. Air for urgent replenishments; LCL/FCL sea for regular stock. Export handling for Pakistani garment manufacturers.
Consumer Electronics
Mobile phones, accessories, components, and assembled electronics. We handle SRO-eligible goods and coordinate with FBR where exemption certificates apply.
Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and chemicals. We coordinate DRAP NOC, DEA permit, and PSQCA compliance documentation before arrival.
Industrial Machinery
Manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and heavy plant. We handle OOG (out of gauge) cargo, flat-rack containers, and break-bulk where standard boxes are not suitable.
FMCG & Retail
Fast-moving consumer goods, household products, and branded retail stock. LCL consolidation and scheduled FCL for retailers managing seasonal inventory.
Agriculture & Food
Rice, spices, food additives, and agricultural inputs. We handle reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods and coordinate phytosanitary documentation where required.
Why Cargo360
What Sets Our Freight Operations Apart
Freight forwarding in Pakistan involves navigating FBR customs regulations, WeBOC compliance, and port congestion that varies week to week. You need an operator who has dealt with the specifics — not one who escalates every exception back to you.
- WeBOC-Registered Customs Agents
Directly licensed for GD filing at all major Pakistan ports and dry ports. No sub-contracting to third-party clearance agents.
- Dedicated Shipment Coordinator
Each client is assigned a coordinator who manages your bookings, documents, and exceptions — not a rotating support queue.
- Real-Time Shipment Visibility
Track GD status, vessel position, customs examination, and delivery progress through your Cargo360 client portal at all times.
- Itemized, Transparent Invoicing
Every charge is listed separately — freight, origin handling, documentation, customs duty, THC, delivery. No bundled estimates.
- Multi-Modal Capability
Air, sea FCL, sea LCL, and road — we switch modes when it makes commercial or timeline sense for your shipment.
- 24/7 Operational Support
Vessel arrivals and customs holds don't follow office hours. Our team is reachable at all hours during active shipment windows.
Get Started
Ready to Move Your Cargo?
Share your shipment details and we will return a complete, itemized quote within 24 hours — covering freight, customs, and delivery to your facility in Pakistan.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Core documents required= for every import shipment:
- Commercial invoice (showing HS code, unit price, country of origin)
- Packing list (quantities, weights, dimensions per package)
- Bill of Lading (sea) or Air Waybill (air)
- Certificate of Origin (from chamber of commerce at origin)
- SBP Form T (for outward remittance, submitted to your bank)
- Importer's NTN and CNIC
Depending on the commodity, additional permits may be required: DRAP NOC for pharmaceuticals, PSQCA approval for certain consumer goods, SRO exemption certificates for machinery or inputs eligible for duty relief. Cargo360 reviews your document set before cargo ships to identify any missing permits in advance.
- LCL sea freight ex-China: USD 80–200 per CBM (all-in to Karachi)
- FCL 20' ex-China: USD 800–1,500 depending on origin and season
- Air freight ex-China: USD 3.50–8.00 per kg depending on airline and route
- Pakistan customs clearance: Rs. 25,000–65,000 per consignment (agent fee, THC, documentation)
- Customs duty: Varies by HS code — 0% to 20%+ plus applicable sales tax and withholding tax
LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares container space with other importers' shipments. A consolidator groups compatible consignments into a single container. LCL is more economical for small volumes (1–14 CBM) but involves an additional de-consolidation step at destination, adding 2–4 days to delivery time.
Cargo360 handles both, and we advise on the optimal mode based on your shipment volume, urgency, and commodity.
Airports: Jinnah International Airport Karachi (KHI), Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore (LHE), and New Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Dry Ports / Inland Container Depots: Mughalpura ICT Lahore, Sialkot Dry Port. Cargo cleared at dry ports can be trucked directly from the ICD to your facility without returning to Karachi port.
For businesses based in Lahore or central Punjab, dry port clearance at Lahore ICT typically saves 3–5 days versus waiting for cargo to be trucked from Karachi.
Have a specific question about your shipment?
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