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Clear, practical advice from our logistics team on costs, documents, customs and packing.

Courier · 6 min

How to Send a Parcel from Pakistan Abroad: A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to send a parcel from Pakistan to the UK, USA, UAE or anywhere else: packing, documents, costs, customs and tracking explained simply.

Rates · 5 min

Volumetric Weight Explained: Why Box Size Changes Your Shipping Price

Learn how couriers and airlines calculate volumetric (dimensional) weight, with worked examples and simple tips to lower your shipping cost.

Documents · 6 min

Proforma Invoice, Commercial Invoice and CNIC: Export Documents Made Simple

Which documents you need to ship goods from Pakistan, what a proforma and commercial invoice must contain, and why couriers ask for a CNIC copy.

Compliance · 5 min

Prohibited and Restricted Items: What You Cannot Send by Courier

A practical guide to items that are prohibited or restricted for international courier and air shipments from Pakistan, and how to ship restricted goods safely.

Packing · 4 min

How to Pack a Parcel for International Shipping

Professional packing tips that protect your goods in transit: choosing boxes, cushioning, sealing and labelling parcels for courier and air cargo.

Freight · 5 min

Air Freight vs Sea Freight: How to Choose the Right Mode

Compare air freight and sea freight on cost, speed, cargo size and reliability, with simple rules of thumb for exporters and importers in Pakistan.

Customs · 5 min

Customs Duties and Taxes: Who Pays and How to Avoid Delays

Understand import duties and taxes on international shipments, the difference between duty unpaid (DAP) and duty paid (DDP), and how to prevent customs holds.

Tracking · 4 min

Understanding Shipment Tracking Statuses

What each tracking status means, from Booked and In Transit to Customs Hold, Delivery Attempted and Return to Shipper, and what to do next.

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