North America
Shipping from Pakistan to the USA
NSL handles shipping from Pakistan to the USA for textile, home-textile, leather, surgical and sports goods exporters, plus Amazon FBA sellers. We move FCL, LCL and air…
Route overview
Pakistan to USA freight: what you need to know
NSL handles shipping from Pakistan to the USA for textile, home-textile, leather, surgical and sports goods exporters, plus Amazon FBA sellers. We move FCL, LCL and air cargo from Karachi to every major US gateway.
The US is one of Pakistan's largest export markets. Our carrier contracts cover both US East and West Coast ports, with inland rail and truck delivery to Chicago, Dallas and other inland points. ISF filing, customs bonds and FBA delivery appointments are coordinated with our US partners.
Main ports
Destination ports & gateways
| Port | Country | UN/LOCODE |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi / Port Qasim (origin) | Pakistan | PKKHI / PKBQM |
| New York / New Jersey | USA | USNYC |
| Savannah | USA | USSAV |
| Houston | USA | USHOU |
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | USA | USLAX |
| Chicago (inland rail) | USA | USCHI |
Transit times
Typical transit times
| Mode | Route | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| FCL / LCL sea | Karachi → New York | 28–35 days |
| FCL / LCL sea | Karachi → Savannah | 30–36 days |
| FCL sea | Karachi → Los Angeles | 30–38 days |
| Air freight | Karachi / Lahore → JFK / ORD | 3–6 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 USA lane
Documents
Documents needed for Pakistan to USA 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
- Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2)
- Certificate of origin
- Customs bond (importer)
FAQ
Pakistan to USA shipping FAQs
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