LCL Shipping Services
Cost-effective Less than Container Load solutions for smaller cargo.
Efficient LCL Logistics
Speedline Logistics offers consolidated shipping for flexible, reliable, and economical cargo transport.
Global Origins
Importing from China, Europe, USA, and the Middle East.
Customs Clearance
Expert handling of import duties, SROs, and documentation.
Safe Delivery
Reliable trucking to move your container from port to facility.
What's Included in LCL
- Ocean freight from origin to Karachi
- Import documentation handling
- Assistance with customs duties and taxes
- Inland delivery to your premises
The LCL Process
From origin port to your warehouse.
1. Arrival
Vessel arrives at Karachi or Port Qasim.
2. Documentation
Filing the Goods Declaration (GD) via WEBOC.
3. Assessment
Customs assessment and payment of duties.
4. Examination
Customs inspection (if required) and release.
5. Delivery
Container is transported to your facility.
Importing: FCL vs LCL
What makes sense for your import?
FCL Import
Your own container.
- Safety: Less risk of damage
- Speed: Faster clearance usually
- Cost: Better rate per CBM for large volumes
LCL Import
Consolidated cargo.
- De-stuffing: Takes extra time at port
- Risk: Shared with other goods
- Cost: Cheaper for small shipments
Smooth Consolidation Tips
Avoid demurrage and detention charges.
- Pre-Alert: Ensure original documents are sent before vessel arrival.
- HS Codes: Verify HS codes beforehand to estimate accurate duties.
- Free Time: Negotiate extended free time at the destination port.
- Quick Unloading: Unload the container quickly to return the empty on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Demurrage is a charge for keeping a full container at the port beyond free time. Detention is for keeping the empty container beyond the allowed time outside the port.
Yes, we handle EXW (Ex Works) shipments where we pick up from the foreign supplier and deliver to your door in Pakistan.