Shipping from Dubai
to Pakistan.
We move cargo to Pakistan from Dubai every week, by sea and by air. We ship business and personal cargo. Send a few boxes, a pallet, a full container, or a whole house move. We collect anywhere in the UAE, do the customs paperwork at both ends, and deliver to your address in Pakistan.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Pakistan.
Shipping from Dubai to Pakistan takes about 3 to 7 days by sea, and 1 to 4 days by air. It is a short sea route across the Arabian Sea, so sea is cheap and quick at the same time. Ships come into Karachi Port and Port Qasim. We fly into Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and Quetta. From there we deliver everywhere, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad and Sukkur. Inland cities can clear at their own dry ports, which is often quicker than clearing in Karachi. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Pakistan route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.
Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Pakistan has three sea ports we use and eight airports. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- Karachi PortPKKHISea port · Arabian SeaKarachi city, and up-country Pakistan under bond
How cargo reaches Karachi Port
Shipping from Dubai to Karachi Port is a short Arabian Sea crossing, 3 to 7 days port to port, with more services than almost any other lane we run out of Jebel Ali. It is the city gateway, close to Karachi’s own industry and distribution, and the starting point for bonded movement up-country. Sea freight is priced per container on FCL and per cubic metre on LCL, and LCL consolidations to Karachi run frequently, which matters if you are shipping less than a container. Get a rate for Karachi Port - Port QasimPKBQMSea port · Arabian SeaIndustrial Karachi, bulk cargo and most full-container volume
How cargo reaches Port Qasim
Shipping from Dubai to Port Qasim runs the same short crossing, 3 to 7 days port to port, into the larger of the two Karachi gateways. It takes the industrial traffic, the bulk and a majority of the full-container volume, and it is frequently the better-served option on a given week. Which of the two is quicker depends on the vessel rotation and the berth, so we check it for each ship rather than assume it. Get a rate for Port Qasim - GwadarPKGWDSea port · Arabian SeaBalochistan and the Makran coast, and transit cargo toward Afghanistan
How cargo reaches Gwadar
Shipping from Dubai to Gwadar needs a confirmed Arabian Sea vessel call into the Makran coast port. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Gwadar serves coastal Balochistan; Karachi offers the main container alternative for inland distribution. The quote combines vessel space, port handling, customs clearance and the inland truck. Get a rate for Gwadar - Jinnah International, KarachiKHIAirportKarachi and Sindh. The busiest air gateway on the lane
How cargo reaches Jinnah International, Karachi
Air freight from Dubai to Jinnah International, Karachi can fly nonstop from Dubai into the Karachi cargo terminals. Air cargo usually takes around 1 to 3 days, depending on the flight, with clearance and delivery checked separately. Karachi suits Sindh deliveries; Lahore avoids the long inland road leg for central Punjab. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Jinnah International, Karachi - Allama Iqbal International, LahoreLHEAirportLahore and central Punjab
How cargo reaches Allama Iqbal International, Lahore
Air freight from Dubai to Allama Iqbal International, Lahore can fly nonstop from Dubai into Punjab before local road delivery. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lahore suits central Punjab; Islamabad is closer to Rawalpindi and the north. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Allama Iqbal International, Lahore - Islamabad InternationalISBAirportThe capital, Rawalpindi and the north
How cargo reaches Islamabad International
Air freight from Dubai to Islamabad International can fly nonstop from Dubai before delivery to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Islamabad suits the capital region; Peshawar airport is closer to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Islamabad International - Sialkot InternationalSKTAirportThe Sialkot manufacturing cluster
How cargo reaches Sialkot International
Air freight from Dubai to Sialkot International can fly nonstop from Dubai into the Sialkot manufacturing district. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Sialkot limits local trucking for its factories; Lahore suits the wider central Punjab market. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Sialkot International - Bacha Khan International, PeshawarPEWAirportKhyber Pakhtunkhwa and the northwest
How cargo reaches Bacha Khan International, Peshawar
Air freight from Dubai to Bacha Khan International, Peshawar can fly nonstop from Dubai into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Peshawar suits northwest deliveries; Islamabad serves the capital and Rawalpindi. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Bacha Khan International, Peshawar - Multan InternationalMUXAirportSouthern Punjab
How cargo reaches Multan International
Air freight from Dubai to Multan International can fly nonstop from Dubai into southern Punjab. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Multan shortens the road leg for southern Punjab; Lahore suits the central districts of the province. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Multan International - Quetta InternationalUETAirportBalochistan
How cargo reaches Quetta International
Air freight from Dubai to Quetta International can fly nonstop from Dubai into northern Balochistan. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Quetta suits inland Balochistan; Karachi serves coastal Sindh and needs a separate road journey. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Quetta International - Faisalabad InternationalLYPAirportThe Faisalabad textile belt
How cargo reaches Faisalabad International
Air freight from Dubai to Faisalabad International can fly nonstop from Dubai into the textile district. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Faisalabad limits the road transfer to local mills; Lahore suits broader central Punjab distribution. The quote combines weight or space used, airport handling, customs clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Faisalabad International - Lahore Dry PortDry portCentral Punjab. Cargo comes up from Karachi by bonded train or truck and clears inland instead of at the coast
How cargo reaches Lahore Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Lahore Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi and then by approved rail or truck movement to a Lahore customs depot. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lahore suits central Punjab; Faisalabad Dry Port is closer to the textile mills. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Lahore Dry Port - Faisalabad Dry PortDry portThe textile belt, with clearance next to the mills
How cargo reaches Faisalabad Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Faisalabad Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi or Port Qasim and then by truck to the Gatti terminal. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Faisalabad brings clearance near the textile mills; Lahore Dry Port serves the Lahore industrial belt. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Faisalabad Dry Port - Multan Dry PortDry portSouthern Punjab
How cargo reaches Multan Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Multan Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi and then under customs control by truck to Multan. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Multan serves southern Punjab; Faisalabad Dry Port suits the textile belt farther north. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Multan Dry Port - Sialkot Dry Port (Sambrial)Dry portSialkot, Gujranwala and the export manufacturing cluster
How cargo reaches Sialkot Dry Port (Sambrial)
Shipping from Dubai to Sialkot Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi or Port Qasim, then by truck under customs control to Sambrial. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Sambrial serves the Sialkot and Gujranwala factories; Lahore Dry Port is closer to Lahore buyers. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Sialkot Dry Port (Sambrial) - Peshawar Dry PortDry portKhyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Afghan transit traffic
How cargo reaches Peshawar Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Peshawar Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi and then by truck under customs control to the booked depot in the Peshawar area. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Peshawar serves Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Lahore Dry Port suits central Punjab. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Peshawar Dry Port - Quetta Dry PortDry portBalochistan, and the Chaman corridor
How cargo reaches Quetta Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Quetta Dry Port travels by sea to Karachi and then by truck to the terminal in Quetta. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Quetta serves Balochistan; Peshawar Dry Port serves the northwest and a different Afghan corridor. The quote combines sea freight, inland transport under customs control, depot handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Quetta Dry Port - Torkham land portLand borderThe Afghanistan border above Peshawar, and the main Afghan transit corridor
How cargo reaches Torkham land port
Shipping from Dubai to Torkham land port would travel by sea to Karachi and then by truck under customs control through Peshawar to the Afghan border. Border trade is suspended, so we cannot offer a crossing date. Torkham serves the Jalalabad and Kabul corridor; Chaman is the separate Kandahar crossing. Any approved movement would include sea freight, inland trucking, border handling and customs clearance. Get a rate for Torkham land port - Chaman land portLand borderThe Afghanistan border west of Quetta, on the Kandahar road
How cargo reaches Chaman land port
Shipping from Dubai to Chaman land port would travel by sea to Karachi and then by truck under customs control through Quetta to the Afghan border. Border trade is suspended, so we cannot offer a crossing date. Chaman serves the Kandahar corridor; Torkham is the separate Jalalabad and Kabul crossing. Any approved movement would include sea freight, inland trucking, border handling and customs clearance. Get a rate for Chaman land port - Taftan land portLand borderThe Iran border in Balochistan, opposite Mirjaveh
How cargo reaches Taftan land port
Shipping from Dubai to Taftan land port would enter Pakistan from Iran through Mirjaveh, but UAE to Iran trade is suspended. No Iran transit delivery date is available while the suspension applies. Taftan is the Iran crossing; Karachi is the sea alternative to assess for lawful Pakistan-bound cargo. A separate approved sea route would include ocean freight, port handling, clearance and inland delivery. Get a rate for Taftan land port - Wagah land portLand borderThe India border east of Lahore
How cargo reaches Wagah land port
Shipping from Dubai to Wagah land port would require Indian transit and a truck crossing from Attari into eastern Lahore. We cannot offer a crossing date without confirmed reopening and cargo approval. Wagah faces India; Karachi is the sea alternative for shipments originating in Dubai. An approved sea booking would include ocean freight, port handling, clearance and delivery. Get a rate for Wagah land port - Khunjerab PassLand borderThe China border on the Karakoram Highway, now worked year round, though snow still slows it
How cargo reaches Khunjerab Pass
Shipping from Dubai to Khunjerab Pass travels by sea to Karachi, then by truck along the Karakoram Highway through Sost towards China. Snow, road conditions and border checks affect timing, so we confirm days when we quote. Khunjerab serves the China corridor; Torkham faces Afghanistan and is not a substitute crossing. The quote combines sea freight, inland trucking, Sost handling, border clearance and onward delivery. Get a rate for Khunjerab Pass
- Karachi PortPKKHISea port · Arabian SeaKarachi city, and up-country Pakistan under bond
Before you ship
Import rules
for Pakistan.
Pakistan needs two things checked, and we look at both with you. First, your buyer raises an electronic import form through their bank before the goods ship. It links the shipment to the payment, and customs check it on arrival, so it has to be in place first. Second, some products need PSQCA certification, which is a Pakistani safety standard. It covers things like electrical goods, steel and some foods. Many products do not need it. Tell us what you are sending and who is receiving it, and we will confirm what applies before you book.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Pakistan.
These 8 cover most shipments to Pakistan. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06Electronic import form, which your buyer raises at their bank
- 07PSQCA certificate, if your product needs one
- 08The Pakistani buyer national tax number
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.
How it works
Dubai to Pakistan
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Pakistan.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Pakistan it goes.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We book and clear
We check the import form is raised, collect the goods, load, and handle the papers at both ends.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Pakistan
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Pakistan route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Pakistan?
Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Pakistan take?
Sea freight to Pakistan takes about 3 to 7 days, and air freight to Pakistan takes 1 to 4 days. It is a short crossing of the Arabian Sea. Then add a few days for customs and delivery to your city. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Pakistan cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Pakistan it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Pakistan is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Pakistan is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Which cities in Pakistan do you deliver to?
All of them. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Sahiwal and Sargodha. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.
Which Pakistani ports do you ship to?
Karachi Port and Port Qasim handle almost all sea freight. Gwadar is developing. For air cargo we fly into Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and Quetta.
Can my goods clear in Lahore instead of Karachi?
Yes. Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Peshawar and Quetta all have dry ports. Cargo moves up from Karachi and clears close to you. That is often quicker and easier than clearing at the sea port and trucking it up afterwards.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Pakistan door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Pakistan?
Sometimes. We do car shipping to Pakistan, but there are strict rules on used cars and age limits, with different rules for people moving back home. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will tell you honestly whether it can be done.
What is the electronic import form?
It is a form your buyer raises through their bank before the goods ship. It links the shipment to the payment, and Pakistani customs check it when the goods land. We confirm it is in place before we load.
What is PSQCA, and does my product need it?
It is a Pakistani safety standard. It covers things like electrical goods, steel and some foods. Many products do not need it. Tell us the product and we will check for you.
Do you handle customs clearance in Pakistan?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Pakistan. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Pakistan?
Yes. We move project cargo to Pakistan as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Can you move my household goods to Pakistan?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad and Rawalpindi. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Pakistan?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Pakistan checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection
