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Shipping from Pakistan to the UK
NSL manages shipping from Pakistan to the UK for garment, textile, food and e-commerce businesses. We ship FCL and LCL to Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, and…
Route overview
Pakistan to UK freight: what you need to know
NSL manages shipping from Pakistan to the UK for garment, textile, food and e-commerce businesses. We ship FCL and LCL to Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, and air cargo to Heathrow and Manchester.
The UK is a key market for Pakistani apparel, bed linen and food products. Since Brexit, UK customs uses its own systems, so correct commodity codes and EORI numbers matter. We work with UK customs agents to clear and deliver your cargo, including to Amazon UK fulfilment centres.
Main ports
Destination ports & gateways
| Port | Country | UN/LOCODE |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi / Port Qasim (origin) | Pakistan | PKKHI / PKBQM |
| Felixstowe | UK | GBFXT |
| Southampton | UK | GBSOU |
| London Gateway | UK | GBLGP |
| Manchester (air) | UK | GBMAN |
Transit times
Typical transit times
| Mode | Route | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FCL / LCL sea | Karachi → Felixstowe | 24–32 days |
| FCL sea | Karachi → Southampton | 24–32 days |
| Air freight | Karachi / Lahore → London Heathrow | 2–5 days |
Indicative port-to-port times. Actual schedules vary by carrier and season — we confirm exact sailings with every quote.
Services
Services on the Pakistan to UK lane
Documents
Documents needed for Pakistan to UK shipments
Our documentation team checks every file before cargo moves. See the full shipping documents checklist.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / air waybill
- Certificate of origin (GSP/DCTS where eligible)
- Importer EORI number
FAQ
Pakistan to UK shipping FAQs
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