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China exports to Pakistan typically involve large shipments going by sea to Karachi Port, while smaller shipments go by air or express delivery. So, do you know how to handle air cargo from China to Pakistan? This article will take Shenzhen as an example to introduce the air cargo from China to Pakistan and some important considerations.
The Pakistani airports handling air freight include Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB) in Islamabad, Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Allama Iqbal International Airport (three-letter code: LHE) in Lahore, and airports in Peshawar (PEW), Sialkot (SKT), and Multan (MUX).
The Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has direct flights to Beijing and Urumqi, Karachi has direct flights to Beijing and Chengdu, and Lahore has direct flights to Guangzhou. Karachi is the capital of Sindh Province, the largest city of Pakistan, and its biggest seaport and military port. It is also the national center for industry, commerce, trade, and finance, as well as an international aviation hub for Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Pakistan is a conservative Islamic country, and foreigners must adhere to Muslim customs. It is strictly forbidden to carry alcohol, pork, and pork products, among other items that violate Islamic teachings, into the country.
Generally, air cargo from China to Pakistan requires the China-Pakistan FTA certificate of origin, which offers tax benefits, depending on the client's requirements.
Before shipping goods by air cargo from China to Pakistan, you need to clarify the item names (whether they are dangerous goods), weight (related to charges), dimensions, categories, packaging, destination airport, time requirements, and the required transportation services.
Air cargo from China to Pakistan is categorized into heavy goods and volumetric goods. 1 CBM = 167 KG, and charges are based on whichever is greater between volume weight and actual weight. For passenger flights, each item generally should not exceed 80 KG; for cargo flights, each item generally should not exceed 250 KG. The volume for passenger flights generally should not exceed 40*60*100 (cm), and for cargo flights, it generally should not exceed 100*100*140 (cm).
Different packaging is required for air cargo from China to Pakistan based on the airline's regulations. Glass must be packed in a sealed wooden box with supports.
Before the flight takes off, send the relevant cargo information and the tracking number to the consignee's phone and keep it properly.
