Car Shipping to Karachi (Pakistan)
from the United Kingdom
Karachi, home to Pakistan's two principal seaports (Karachi Port and Port Qasim), is the primary gateway for UK vehicle exports to Pakistan. The Ship Cars ships RHD vehicles from the UK to Karachi for overseas Pakistanis relocating home, gift/transfer-of-residence imports, and personal baggage schemes. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Karachi (Pakistan) from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Karachi (Pakistan) is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 18–28 days from Southampton or Tilbury to Karachi/Port Qasim via the Suez Canal. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Karachi Port, Port Qasim. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Karachi (Pakistan): cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Karachi (Pakistan)
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Karachi Port, Port Qasim in about 18–28 days from Southampton or Tilbury to Karachi/Port Qasim via the Suez Canal. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Karachi (Pakistan)
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Karachi Port, Port Qasim, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 18–28 days from Southampton or Tilbury to Karachi/Port Qasim via the Suez Canal.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Karachi (Pakistan) age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Karachi (Pakistan)
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Karachi Port, Port Qasim. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Karachi (Pakistan), inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Karachi (Pakistan) vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Pakistan restricts private vehicle imports mainly to specific schemes: Transfer of Residence (for Pakistanis returning after 700+ days abroad), the Personal Baggage scheme, and gift schemes for overseas Pakistanis, each with strict vehicle age limits (generally up to 3 years old, or 5 years for certain categories) and duty relief up to a set percentage.
- Standard commercial import of used cars is otherwise heavily restricted.
- Combined duty and taxes for eligible schemes still commonly total 40–100%+ of assessed value depending on engine size, calculated under SRO (Statutory Regulatory Order) depreciation tables.
- RHD is standard in Pakistan, matching UK vehicles perfectly.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport with valid visa/residence history
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Pakistan Customs GD (Goods Declaration)
- Transfer of Residence or Baggage/Gift scheme eligibility certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Karachi (Pakistan) & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Karachi (Pakistan)?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Karachi (Pakistan), usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
18–28 days or Tilbury to Karachi/Port Qasim via the Suez Canal
Ports
Karachi Port, Port Qasim
Starting From
£2,200
Overview
Karachi, home to Pakistan's two principal seaports (Karachi Port and Port Qasim), is the primary gateway for UK vehicle exports to Pakistan. The Ship Cars ships RHD vehicles from the UK to Karachi for overseas Pakistanis relocating home, gift/transfer-of-residence imports, and personal baggage schemes.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping is the standard and required method for vehicle imports to Pakistan; RORO is not available on this lane. Dedicated 20ft containers are typically used for a single vehicle, while shared containers can reduce costs for smaller cars.
Transit Time
18–28 days from Southampton or Tilbury to Karachi/Port Qasim via the Suez Canal.
Import Regulations
Pakistan restricts private vehicle imports mainly to specific schemes: Transfer of Residence (for Pakistanis returning after 700+ days abroad), the Personal Baggage scheme, and gift schemes for overseas Pakistanis, each with strict vehicle age limits (generally up to 3 years old, or 5 years for certain categories) and duty relief up to a set percentage. Standard commercial import of used cars is otherwise heavily restricted. Combined duty and taxes for eligible schemes still commonly total 40–100%+ of assessed value depending on engine size, calculated under SRO (Statutory Regulatory Order) depreciation tables. RHD is standard in Pakistan, matching UK vehicles perfectly.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport with valid visa/residence history
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Pakistan Customs GD (Goods Declaration)
- Transfer of Residence or Baggage/Gift scheme eligibility certificate
Costs & Fees
Dedicated container from £2,200–£3,400. Shared container from £1,500–£2,200. Combined duty and taxes under eligible import schemes typically 40–100%+ of SRO-assessed value depending on engine capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone import a used car to Karachi from the UK?
Are right-hand drive UK cars compatible with Pakistan?
What is the maximum age of vehicle allowed for import to Pakistan?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Karachi (Pakistan)?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Karachi (Pakistan)?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Karachi (Pakistan)?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Karachi (Pakistan)?
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Karachi (Pakistan)?
Available Ports
Why ship a car to Karachi (Pakistan) from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Karachi (Pakistan) every month. Routing into Asia typically tranships through Singapore or Port Klang, with sealed 40ft containers used for everything except a handful of RORO-served deepwater ports. Carnet de Passage, Euro 4–6 emission proofs and chassis verification are the recurring compliance themes. Typical clients on this lane include Carnet-holding overlanders, alongside private owners relocating to Karachi (Pakistan) and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Karachi (Pakistan) corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Karachi (Pakistan) customs.
Vehicles depart from Liverpool, Tilbury, Immingham and arrive at Karachi Port, Port Qasim via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 18–28 days from southampton or tilbury to karachi/port qasim via the suez canal, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Karachi (Pakistan) car shipping works
Every shipment to Karachi (Pakistan) follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Liverpool, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Karachi Port (and onward feeder to Port Qasim where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Karachi (Pakistan).
RORO to Karachi (Pakistan)
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Karachi (Pakistan). Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Karachi Port. RORO shipping to Karachi (Pakistan) — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Karachi (Pakistan)
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Port Qasim. Dedicated container shipping to Karachi (Pakistan).
Karachi (Pakistan) ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Karachi (Pakistan) are typically routed through Karachi Port as the lead discharge port, with Port Qasim available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Karachi (Pakistan) and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Karachi Port
- Port of Port Qasim
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Karachi (Pakistan) import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Karachi (Pakistan) is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Karachi (Pakistan) customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Karachi (Pakistan)
- V5C registration document
- Passport with valid visa/residence history
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Pakistan Customs GD (Goods Declaration)
- Transfer of Residence or Baggage/Gift scheme eligibility certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Karachi (Pakistan) import guides and articles, our UK and Karachi (Pakistan) customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Karachi Port.
Who ships to Karachi (Pakistan)
- • Returning Karachi (Pakistan) residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Karachi (Pakistan)
- • Asia car dealers and Karachi (Pakistan) re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Karachi (Pakistan)
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Karachi (Pakistan)
• Specialist UK-to-Karachi (Pakistan) corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Karachi (Pakistan) pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Karachi Port agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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