Ship machinery and cargo from the USA to Pakistan

In practice, no, and we will not pretend otherwise. Pakistan drives on the left and its vehicle fleet is right-hand drive. The concession schemes that make importing affordable require right-hand-drive vehicles, so a left-hand-drive American car can only enter commercially at full duty, which almost never makes sense against a Japanese equivalent.

Because Pakistan drives on the left, so right-hand-drive Japanese stock ships without any steering conversion. Reporting indicates over ninety percent of Pakistan's used car imports originate from Japan. The auction grading system there is also well understood by Pakistani buyers, which reinforces the pattern.

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce amended the Import Policy Order through a Statutory Regulatory Order in January 2026, abolishing the personal baggage scheme for used vehicles entirely. Only the Transfer of Residence and Gift schemes remain, both with tightened conditions. This was reported as targeting commercial dealers who had been using the baggage route.

Reporting on the 2026 amendments indicates a three-year age cap from the date of manufacture, an 850-day waiting period before a further import, a one-year restriction on selling or transferring the vehicle after import, and a requirement under Transfer of Residence that the vehicle originate in the same country where the applicant resided.

The origin requirement would be satisfied, since the vehicle would come from the country of residence. The steering side would not, because the concession routes require right-hand drive and American vehicles are left-hand drive. That combination is what closes this route for US-sourced cars specifically.

We would tell you the problem first. If after understanding it you still want to move a vehicle commercially at full duty, we can price the shipping. What we will not do is take a booking while letting you assume a concession applies that does not. The freight is the smallest part of that mistake.

Yes, and this is the real lane. Machinery does not face the steering-side problem that rules out cars, and Pakistan imports substantial volumes of used construction and industrial equipment. We ship containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage depending on dimensions and weight.

Yes. We collect from Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet and Purple Wave sites anywhere in the USA, arrange dismantling and securing where required, handle the export filing, and ship to Karachi or Port Qasim. US machinery auctions are a normal source for this lane.

Many mini and midi excavators will once the boom and arm are removed, and some fit with the cab lowered. Larger machines travel on flat-rack or by heavy haulage. The deciding numbers are the transport dimensions with attachments off and the weight against the payload limit. Send the model and we will check.

All normal cargo on this lane. Generators, compressors, industrial plant and processing equipment ship containerized or on flat-rack depending on size. Tell us the equipment, its dimensions and weight, and where it sits in the USA, and we will work out the most economical method.

Yes. Agricultural equipment moves on this lane and Pakistan has substantial agricultural demand. Bear in mind that agricultural and earth-moving equipment is commonly subject to cleanliness requirements on arrival because of pest controls, so steam cleaning before loading is worth doing.

Often, and it is a normal part of the job rather than a complication. Booms, arms, buckets, cabs and counterweights come off and travel in the same container, documented so the machine can be reassembled at destination. Dismantling usually costs far less than the freight difference between container and flat-rack.

It depends on the US origin, the container size, the nature of the cargo, and whether pickup is needed. Because we are a direct NVOCC rather than a broker, the rate you get is the carrier rate rather than a resold one. Tell us the cargo and origin and we will price it properly. Get a free quote in 24 to 48 hours.

It scales with distance from the seller or auction site to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore, and machinery collection costs more than car towing because the equipment required is different. We build the figure into the quote.

Often because they are broker quotes that get revised once booked, or they exclude collection, dismantling, loading or the export filing. On machinery in particular, a quote that assumes a container fit for a machine that will not fit is not a quote, it is a placeholder. Ask what method the price assumes.

Often yes with smaller units, since two mini excavators or a machine plus attachments can share a container. Larger machines can sometimes share a flat-rack booking. If you are buying multiple lots at the same auction, tell us before you bid and we will look at consolidation.

Customs duty and taxes, port handling, your clearing agent's fee, and inland transport. These are set by Pakistani authorities and charged at that end. Our quote covers the US side and the ocean leg to Karachi or Port Qasim.

Karachi Port and Port Qasim are the two options and both sit in the Karachi area. Port Qasim handles a great deal of bulk and heavy cargo, which can suit machinery. Reporting indicates all vehicle imports must clear through the Karachi ports, with no inland dry port clearance for vehicles.

Our warehouses in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston and Baltimore all serve this lane. Which one suits depends on where the cargo is bought and which service is running. Routings to Pakistan commonly involve transshipment, so the sailing schedule matters as much as the loading point.

It depends on the US loading port, the carrier's schedule and the transshipment involved, which is usual on this route. Heavy and flat-rack cargo generally takes longer than standard containers because suitable sailings are less frequent. We give a concrete timeline with the quote.

Our service ends at the port of discharge. Inland delivery within Pakistan is arranged by your clearing agent, who is also handling customs. Tell us the final destination anyway, since it can affect which port makes more sense for your cargo.

Heavy-lift capability varies by terminal, and this is worth settling before booking rather than on arrival. For flat-rack and breakbulk cargo the crane capacity and yard equipment at the discharge port matter. We check it as part of routing your shipment.

Yes. Full container load commercial cargo from any US origin to Karachi or Port Qasim is normal work for us, with nationwide collection and US export filing handled the same way as any other shipment. Tell us the commodity, weight and volume and we will quote it.

Yes, containerised household effects move on this lane. Everything must be declared properly on the export filing and Pakistani clearance rules for personal effects are handled by your agent at destination. Tell us the full contents at quote stage so it is filed correctly from the start.

Sometimes, but everything must be declared and mixed loads can complicate clearance at destination. Undeclared or poorly described goods are one of the most common causes of clearance delays anywhere. Send us the full inventory and we will tell you whether it is sensible to combine.

Consolidation is available on request. For smaller commercial shipments it can be considerably cheaper than paying for a full container you cannot fill. Tell us the volume and weight and we will advise whether consolidation or a 20ft container works out better.

We handle the US side, including the filing in the Automated Export System, known as AES or EEI. You provide the commercial invoice, packing list and ownership documents as applicable. Pakistani import duty, clearance and any regulatory approvals are handled at destination by your clearing agent.

No. Clearance is handled by a licensed clearing agent in Pakistan, working through the national single window system. We are the ocean carrier, we deliver to the port of discharge, and we provide the documentation your agent needs. Be cautious with any company claiming to clear customs everywhere.

Within 24 to 48 hours in normal cases. Send the cargo details including the machine model where applicable, the dimensions and weight, the US location, and whether you want Karachi Port or Port Qasim. For machinery the model number lets us look up most of the transport data ourselves rather than asking you for it. Request a quote

We are the NVOCC. Cassandra Logistics is a federally licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary under FMC license OTI No. 025125NF, legally Royal Port Container Lines, Inc. DBA Cassandra Logistics. The licence number is public and verifiable with the Federal Maritime Commission before you send anyone money.