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Shipping from Australia to Pakistan requires balancing transit time, freight cost, and customs requirements. Two-way trade between the two countries reached approximately $3.4 billion in 2025, yet many shippers underestimate how significantly delivery times and pricing vary between freight modes.
A 5 kg shipment from Melbourne to Karachi can cost from $216 to more than $450 before Goods and Services Tax (GST), and transit time depends heavily on the mode selected.
The trade-off applies to shipments leaving Australia and to imports arriving from Pakistan. This guide covers freight options, transit times, costs, and customs requirements for both directions.
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Air freight is commonly used for commercial shipments that require faster delivery than sea freight. Pakistan's primary air cargo gateway is Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and Islamabad International Airport also handle international freight.
Freight shipments from major Australian cities typically arrive in Pakistan within two to seven business days. Transit times vary by origin city, airline schedules, and customs processing.
Most Australia-Pakistan air freight shipments transit through Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi before arriving in Pakistan. Courier services are often faster for smaller parcels.
For larger consignments, particularly those above 100 kg, air freight can become more cost-effective on a per-kilogram basis compared with express courier services. Businesses comparing options can request an air freight quote before booking.
FedEx provides international express and economy services between Australia and Pakistan. FedEx International Priority and FedEx International Economy are commonly used for business documents, replacement parts, product samples, and commercial shipments.
For service details and available FedEx shipping options, visit the Couriers & Freight FedEx carrier page.
DHL Express operates international courier and express freight services between Australia and Pakistan. DHL Express Worldwide is available on this route. Businesses frequently choose DHL for urgent parcel deliveries requiring door-to-door service and customs clearance support.
For additional information on DHL services available through Couriers & Freight, visit the DHL Express carrier page.
UPS provides international courier services between Australia and Pakistan. UPS Worldwide Saver and UPS Express are available on this route. These services are often selected when transit time is more important than freight cost.
To view available UPS services and shipment options, visit the Couriers & Freight UPS carrier page.
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Get a Quote NowSea freight is typically the lowest-cost option for larger shipments. LCL freight allows multiple shippers to share container space. FCL freight provides exclusive use of a container.
LCL is commonly used for around one cubic metre. FCL becomes more cost-effective as shipment volumes increase. Major Australian ports, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle, connect to Karachi Port and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim.
Most sea freight services transit through Singapore, Port Klang, Dubai, or other Middle Eastern hubs before arriving in Pakistan.
Transit times generally range from 20 to 35 days, depending on routing and carrier schedule.
CMA CGM provides container shipping services linking Australian ports with Pakistan through transhipment networks. The carrier is commonly used for FCL shipments and containerised commercial freight.
For more information on CMA CGM ocean freight services, visit the Couriers & Freight CMA CGM carrier page.
Maersk provides ocean freight services connecting Australian ports with Pakistan. Businesses often use Maersk for FCL freight, commercial imports, and export container shipments.
For service information and available shipping options, visit the Couriers & Freight Maersk carrier page.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) operates container shipping services across Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. ONE is commonly used for containerised freight travelling through regional transhipment hubs before arrival in Pakistan.
For additional details on Ocean Network Express services, visit the Couriers & Freight Ocean Network Express carrier page.
The same freight options available for exports from Australia also apply to shipments originating in Pakistan. Importers can choose between courier shipments, air freight, LCL sea freight, and FCL sea freight depending on shipment size, urgency, and budget.
Goods arriving in Australia may require an import declaration through the ABF and may also attract GST, customs duty, and border processing charges.
Australian importers commonly source these products from Pakistan:
Smaller orders are often shipped by courier, while larger commercial orders are generally transported by cargo.
Shipments entering Pakistan are assessed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Customs duty, sales tax, and other charges are determined by the product's HS code classification and customs value.
Australia and Pakistan do not currently have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement, meaning most commercial shipments remain subject to standard customs assessment based on HS classification and declared value. Commercial shipments should include an accurate commercial invoice, product descriptions, HS codes, and any permits required for controlled goods. Imports arriving in Australia may also require supporting customs documentation.
Commonly restricted or controlled goods include:
Documentation typically includes:
Documentation issues are one of the most common causes of customs delays. Businesses requiring assistance with clearance requirements can refer to the Customs Clearance page and the Preparing Documents guide before booking freight.
Several factors influence the cost of shipping between Australia and Pakistan. Freight charges are typically based on actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever produces the higher chargeable weight.
Additional costs may include fuel surcharges, customs brokerage fees, destination charges, port fees, and cargo insurance.
A 5 kg shipment from Melbourne to Karachi can range from approximately $216 to more than $450 before GST, depending on the carrier and service selected. Businesses comparing options should consider both transit time and landed cost.
The cheapest way to ship from Australia to Pakistan is often sea freight for larger consignments. Economy courier services may reduce costs for smaller shipments, although delivery times are usually longer.
Once you have selected a freight mode, the next step is comparing carrier services and pricing.
Couriers & Freight allows businesses to compare FedEx, DHL Express, and UPS air freight options alongside CMA CGM, Maersk, and Ocean Network Express sea freight services for shipments moving between Australia and Pakistan.
To get started, request a quote through Couriers & Freight.
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MHP
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$14
$15.50
$0
$15.50
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
MHP Large Item
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$62
$62
$60.10
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
Residential Pickup
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
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$9
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Reidential pick up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential pick up 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
$0
$9
$158.87
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery up to 29kgs
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
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$9.00
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
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$9
$158.57
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Tail Lift Pick up 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$70
$70
$70
$14.75
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54
No Surcharge*
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$0
$0
$0
$0
$5.40
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85
No Surcharge*
$17
$20
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.86 - 2.20
No Surcharge*
$37
$40
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Pallet Surcharge
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Hand Unload Fee Carton
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$70
$70
$70
$47
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Western Australia Regional Surcharge
No Surcharge*
%10
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
*Surcharges may apply to areas/deimensions not listed
**Prices correct of 16th September 2024
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