Shipping from Montreal to Karachi takes about 62 days in the tariff, and it is the natural gateway for Pakistani families in Quebec and the Maritimes. Customs clearance takes place at Karachi port, so the receiver or their agent handles the release there before onward travel to Lahore or Islamabad.
Pakistan is strict on documents: freight prepaid only, commercial invoice and packing list, the HS code and gross and net weight on the bill of lading, and the consignee's NTN, FTN, CNIC or passport number. Collect these before booking. A1 accepts general cargo and personal effects up to a customs value of CAD 2,000 per shipment, with ISPM 15 wood.
Montreal to Karachi: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 62 days |
| From Montreal | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 62 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 2 / cu ft | USD 335.64 | 52 days |
Compared with Montreal, the same cargo from Toronto: the same rate and the same transit (62 days, minimum USD 370.96); from Vancouver: USD 1 per cu ft less and 10 days shorter (52 days, minimum USD 335.64).
What a shipment from Montreal costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 370.96
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 529.90
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 688.84
The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Totals include A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee; destination charges are added once the carrier confirms them.
Delivering the cargo in Montreal
The Montreal receiving warehouse is in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves Quebec, eastern Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize or pack: bring the cargo yourself or with a trucker of your choice, boxed, crated or on pallets of ISPM 15 wood. Household goods must be professionally packed, as the tariff requires.
Personal effects and carrier conditions for Pakistan
Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay.
- Freight Prepaid Only.
- Customs Clearance At Khi Port
- Commercial Invoice / Packing List Required
- Consignee National Tax Number Required on BL
- HS Code, Gross & Net Weight Must Appear On B/L
- Mandatory requirement for Consignee NTN, FTN, CNIC, or Passport Number details
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
What A1 does: the price, the booking with the carrier, checking your packing list and documents, the warehouse labels and the contact until the cargo arrives. What A1 does not do: pickup, packing or palletizing, customs clearance and duties at destination (arranged and paid by the receiver), air freight, courier, vehicles and full containers.
More about shipping to Karachi
All gateways and rates for shipping to Karachi . Other gateways: from Toronto to Karachi, from Vancouver to Karachi. Other routes from Montreal: Beirut, Casablanca, Southampton, Genoa, Mumbai, Shanghai, Manila, Colombo, Mombasa. Read how to ship personal effects from Canada, or see every destination in shipping destinations A–Z.
Questions and answers
How much is shipping from Montreal to Karachi?
From USD 370.96 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 529.90 for 2.5 CBM / 500 kg. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; duties and taxes are paid by the receiver.
How long does sea shipping from Montreal to Karachi take?
The carrier estimates 62 days from the Montreal warehouse to Karachi. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Montreal?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East; the address and labels come with the booking.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.