Shipping from Pakistan to Canada

In 2022, Pakistan’s exports to Canada were worth over USD 560 million. It mainly exported apparel, plastics, textiles, leather, iron, and steel articles. In terms of importing goods from Canada, it was mostly oil seeds, grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, certain roots and tubers, and steel and iron. Pakistan’s exports to Canada have been increasing in recent years. However, before you start shipping from Pakistan to Canada, you should check your options and which one will be the most suitable for you.

Shipping from Pakistan to Canada

Sea freight from Pakistan to Canada

Sea freight is a cheaper option as well as a more reliable one, compared to air freight, where the weather conditions are a crucial factor. However, sea freight is also an option where transportation takes more time – a shipment from Pakistan to Canada may take 19-25 days. Another downside of this option is that it is less convenient as seaports are only located along the seaside. Therefore there may also be a need for inland transportation to the final destination. That may generate further costs as well as take more planning and organizing.

Major seaports in Pakistan

Karachi Port
Gwadar Port
Port Muhammad Bin Qasim
Ormara Port

Major seaports in Canada

Port of Vancouver
Port of Montreal
Port of Prince Rupert
Port of Halifax
Port of Saint John

Air freight from Pakistan to Canada

Airfreight is a better option for valuable or vulnerable products and shipments where time plays a significant role, as it is a much quicker method. Transportation from Pakistan to Canada by air takes 1-3 days. Another advantage of air freight is that airports may be located across the country and not only on the seaside as seaports, making transporting to the final destination easier. However, it is a more expensive option.