General Cargo
General cargo with dimensions, weight and packing type.
PORT PAIR
Freight from Chabahar to Karachi
The shortest Iran–Pakistan sea lane — Chabahar to Karachi.
Sea freight route
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Quote for this lane
Origin and destination are prefilled from this corridor/port pair — add cargo details for a real offer.
Indicative transit windows
Bulk and general
Short Sea of Oman lane — often a few working days by berth window
Container
Depends on available service; transshipment may be needed
Ranges are approximate and not a sailing guarantee; firm timing comes with the quote.
This lane on the map
Sea route from Chabahar to Karachi — zoom and pan freely.
Chabahar→Karachi
Approx. sea distance
384 nautical miles
≈ 711 km
Approx. steaming time
1.3 days
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Key ports on this lane
Cargo commonly moves via these ports — if yours is missing, type it on the form.
Origin ports
- Chabaharچابهار
Destination ports
- Karachiکراچی
Cargo types on this lane
Same 7 freight-panel types (container, bulk, general, tanker, Ro-Ro, heavy lift, project). Submit the quote form for a firm rate.
Bulk
Mineral bulk and construction materials — the core of this pair; share tonnage and analysis.
Container
Containers when service exists — also compare Bandar Abbas on the quote.
Tanker
Liquid cargo subject to terminal coverage and safety rules.
Ro-Ro / Vehicle
Wheeled machinery when deck space or Ro-Ro service allows.
Heavy Lift
Heavy lift with crane coordination at Chabahar.
Project Cargo
Regional project cargo with load and discharge planning.
Documents checklist (high level)
Exact docs depend on commodity and lane; specialists guide after your request.
- Commercial invoice
- Export declaration
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin when the buyer asks
- Specs / analysis certificate for bulk cargo
Related port lanes
Child port-pair pages will publish gradually — use the rates form for now.
Parent corridor: Sea freight from Iran to Pakistan
Freight from Chabahar to Karachi
Chabahar to Karachi is the shortest sea option between Iran and Pakistan by distance, used for mineral bulk, construction materials and regional Sea of Oman cargo.
Because scheduled container services on this pair are thinner than at Bandar Abbas, the loading plan and vessel type drive both timing and rate — keep your ready window flexible.
For larger container volumes or when you need a scheduled service, compare Bandar Abbas to Karachi on the same quote.
FAQ
Lane FAQ
How long does Chabahar to Karachi take?+
The sea leg is short, often a few working days, but with fewer scheduled services the wait for a vessel and berth window can extend the total time.
Why Chabahar instead of Bandar Abbas?+
Chabahar is closer to Karachi and often cheaper for bulk and regional cargo; Bandar Abbas offers more regular container services and greater capacity.
What details are needed for bulk?+
Tonnage, commodity and analysis, stowage factor, ready window and discharge capacity at destination — these define the vessel type and a real rate.
Is the reverse direction covered?+
Yes — the Karachi to Iran corridor and the Karachi to Bandar Abbas pair are published and linked in the related lanes section.