Shipping lane
Shipping from Italy to Pakistan
Sea, air and road freight from Italian suppliers to Karachi, Lahore and every city in Pakistan, with customs clearance and one coordinator from pickup to delivery.
At a glance
Italy → Pakistan in numbers
Italian machinery suppliers ship from Mediterranean ports, so sailings to Karachi via Suez are usually shorter than from North Sea ports.
| Main sea gateways | Genoa, La Spezia |
|---|---|
| Main air gateways | Milan Malpensa (MXP) |
| Arrival in Pakistan | Karachi Port, Port Qasim · KHI, LHE, ISB airports |
| Sea freight transit | 18–25 days (typical, port to port) |
| Air freight transit | 3–6 days (typical) |
| Road to the port | 1–2 days to Genoa or La Spezia |
| Quote reply | Within 7–9 working hours |
How it works
From your Italian supplier to your door
- Quote and booking. Send the proforma invoice and packing list. We reply within 7–9 working hours with routing options and an itemised price.
- Inspection and pickup. Our auditors check the goods, then we collect from the supplier in Italy and consolidate if you buy from several suppliers.
- Export and main carriage. Export declaration at origin, then sea freight from Genoa or air freight from Milan Malpensa (MXP).
- Customs clearance in Pakistan. Goods Declaration filed on WeBOC by licensed customs agents, duties assessed, cargo released.
- Delivery. Door delivery from our Lahore and Karachi warehouses to any city in Pakistan, with proof of delivery.
Typical cargo
What we ship from Italy
- Textile and packaging machinery
- Marble and stone processing equipment
- Food machinery
- Leather processing equipment
FAQ
Shipping from Italy to Pakistan: common questions
How long does shipping from Italy to Pakistan take?
Sea freight from Genoa to Karachi or Port Qasim typically takes 18–25 days port to port. Air freight from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad typically takes 3–6 days. Add time for pickup, customs clearance and delivery; your quote states the exact schedule.
Do you clear customs in Pakistan for cargo from Italy?
Yes. Goods Declarations are filed on WeBOC by licensed customs agents we work with, and our team prepares and checks the documents and follows the clearance until release. We also arrange the EU or Swiss export declaration at origin.
Can you collect from my supplier in Italy?
Yes. We collect from supplier premises anywhere in Italy by truck (1–2 days to Genoa or La Spezia), and can consolidate goods from several suppliers into one shipment to Pakistan.
Do you check the goods before shipping?
Before we make an offer for goods sourced through us, our own auditors inspect them at the supplier, so the cargo you pay for is the cargo that arrives.
How much does shipping from Italy to Pakistan cost?
Cost depends on volume, weight, mode, Incoterm and the current carrier rates. Request a quote with your cargo details and we reply within 7–9 working hours with an itemised price.
Transit times are typical ranges and vary by carrier, routing and season. Other lanes: Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Greece.
Shipping from Italy?
Send your cargo details. A coordinator replies with routing options and an itemised quote.
Request a Quote
Request a Quote- Call
- +92 370 3373689
- info@apextradessolutionspk.com
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 12:00–19:30 PKT

