“From China to Pakistan – Shipping Methods
Pakistan’s geographical location gives it a special advantage to use all means of transport as it is located in one of the most strategic locations in Asia. Pakistan is bordered by four different countries, India to the east, Afghanistan to the northwest, Iran to the west, and finally China to the northeast. It has a coastline of approximately 1,046 kilometers and a land border of more than 7,000 kilometers. Due to this geographical location, goods from China to Pakistan can be easily transported by sea, rail or road as these methods are all efficient.
Shipping from China to Pakistan
Pakistan is located in South Asia, facing the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman to the south, with a coastline of more than 1,000 kilometers. The country borders China in the far northeast, India to the east, Afghanistan to the west and Iran to the southwest. Therefore, the transportation of goods between China and Pakistan can be done by sea, air, rail and road.
China and Pakistan began to establish special relations in 1950. Recently, Pakistan’s Gwadar port has been planned by China to be developed as the “”next Dubai”” as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Currently valued at $62 billion, the corridor aims to develop Pakistan’s infrastructure, create multiple energy projects and establish special economic zones.
Also, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, the quality rating of Pakistan’s port facilities improved from 3,7 to 4,1 in 2016. Regarding the shipping method by sea, if you are in a hurry to ship your product from China to Pakistan, the shipping cost is irrelevant.
Sea freight is best for individual clients or small businesses who don’t value shipping time. On the other hand, this method of shipping is economically interesting. In fact, cost and high capacity are the main advantages.
In short, for regular traffic, sea freight is recommended.
LCL and FCL
China to Pakistan LCL
In LCL, packages are combined in one container with other packages from different suppliers. These packages are then “”unbound”” by the service provider. There are two ways of LCL: shipping company LCL and supplier LCL.
LCL’s billing is a weight/measure ratio, where the W/M ratio considers the volume or weight to the company’s benefit, and the weight and volume ratio is 1000 kg per 1 cubic meter. For volumes up to 15 cubic meters, we recommend LCL, but this is not a fixed number and will vary by port of departure.
China to Pakistan FCL
In FCL, the package occupies the entire volume of the container, and the container is used to transport only one supplier’s package without sharing space. It is the most commonly used container capacity and you can efficiently use the entire space of the container.
We offer three types of full boxes:
20 feet (33 cubic meters capacity);
40 feet (66 cubic meters capacity);
40ft HQ (76m3 capacity).
Air freight from China to Pakistan
Pakistan’s air cargo volume is estimated to be around 217.5 million ton-kilometres. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Pakistan ranks 7/10 and 67 out of 124 countries in the Air Trade Facilitation Index, which is a very good position. This is a very important method to transport your goods from China to Pakistan.
There are two ways of air freight from China to Pakistan: express air freight and classic air freight. Classic air freight has stopovers at different destinations, extending the transit time, while express is direct from China to Pakistan, which is the shortest in terms of time and time. However, it is also the most expensive.
It is crucial that you understand that the total duration of transportation is not only the flight duration, but also includes the different steps of customs clearance, packing, pickup and delivery to the set destination.
According to us, air freight will be your best shipping method if:
The volume of the cargo is less than 2 cubic meters and the weight is less than 200 kg;
Time is a constraint (hurried).
Door to Door Shipping Service from China to Pakistan
Door-to-door delivery is a service where freight forwarders ensure that items are collected and shipped from the end customer’s preferred location. It is different from door-to-port or port-to-port because it starts and ends with a unique address within the city the freight forwarder serves.
The service includes transfers to and from the port, handling of customs documents and paperwork for handling ocean journeys, and delivery to designated addresses. As the name suggests, it means “”door to door””.
Compared to other modes of transportation, this service has many benefits; it is the most convenient type for businesses and offers significant savings in transit time. But, as expected, effectiveness and efficiency come with higher shipping costs.
At TJ-Chinafreight, we are able to manage the customs process and ensure that all documents are complete and pay any customs duties. We will handle every step of your shipment. So you don’t have to worry about this part of the business as we handle it efficiently according to your needs.
TJ-Chinafreight aims to make the whole process stress-free and efficient, thus providing you and your business with the best solution. With our many years of experience, we will provide you with the most suitable shipping solution at the best price.
Please note that this door-to-door service is trucked so that local deliveries can be made as the goods need to be picked up from the warehouse for transport to the airport/seaport. Then pick up from the airport/seaport for delivery to the final destination.
Necessary documents
Bill of Lading or Air Waybill (BL)
The bill of lading (or air waybill) represents the basic link between the importer and the shipper, authorizing the shipping company to deliver the product to the shipper’s destination, and also serves as the importer’s receipt and proof of ownership of the product purchased.
Here we show you how to build a BL in detail:
1 = Shipper
2 = Consignee
3 = Notifying Party
4 = Ship number
5 = Port of Loading / Port of Discharge
6 = Receipt/Delivery Location
7 = container number
8 = Description of the goods
9 = net weight
10 = size/volume
What are the ways to minimize the cost of shipping from China to Pakistan?
When customers want to reduce shipping costs from China to Pakistan, they have to choose ocean shipping policies and guidelines.
Although sea freight from China to Pakistan takes more time than air freight, it costs less than other freight.
While other freight offers different types of shipping facilities, ocean freight charges less than other freight.
Customers make reservations because it helps reduce shipping related issues in shipping products from China to Pakistan.
China-Pakistan Economic Relations
China and Pakistan have very deep, evergreen and strong ties in trade, military and diplomacy. China is Pakistan’s second largest trading partner and has invested heavily in many different areas of Pakistan. More than $50 billion in FDI has been confirmed in Pakistan.
Chinese investment in Pakistan is increasing thanks to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Because of such a friendly relationship between these two sibling countries, importers and exporters benefit greatly as their trade is unrestricted and there is little or no need for duties, duties and taxes.
How to Ship from China to Pakistan
Step 1: Contact a freight forwarder in China
The team at TJ-chinafreight is always on call, with the best price guaranteed through our high volume prices.
Step 2: Get a Shipping Quote from China
We will notify you of all available options based on your load, speed requirements and budget.
Step 3: Buy China Cargo Insurance
Make sure to always protect your investment from catastrophic losses because you think it’s more affordable.
Step 4: Arrange customs clearance”
