CARGO & FREIGHT SERVICES

RELIABLE EXPRESS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED

Moving Your World – By Air, Sea, and Land

OVERVIEW: COMPREHENSIVE FREIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEED

At RELIABLE EXPRESS, our Cargo & Freight Services are designed to meet the full spectrum of freight needs—from pallets and containers to heavy machinery and bulk commodities. Whether you are exporting goods, importing raw materials, or transporting heavy equipment, we have the solutions, resources, and expertise to ensure your cargo reaches its destination safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Freight Snapshot	Details
Modes	Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Rail Freight
Cargo Types	General cargo, bulk, containers, heavy lift, over-dimensional, project cargo, perishables, hazardous
Coverage	Domestic (Pakistan) and International (Worldwide)
Services	FCL, LCL, FTL, LTL, charter solutions
Value-Added	Customs clearance, cargo insurance, documentation, warehousing, distribution

WHY CHOOSE RELIABLE EXPRESS FOR CARGO & FREIGHT?

🚢 Multimodal Expertise Seamless integration of air, sea, and road freight.

🌍 Global Network Strategic partnerships with carriers worldwide.

📜 Regulatory Compliance Deep knowledge of customs and trade laws.

🏗️ Infrastructure Modern warehousing, handling equipment, and fleet.

⚙️ Flexible Solutions Tailored options for all cargo types and urgency.

📍 End-to-End Visibility Real-time tracking across all modes.

💰 Competitive Pricing Negotiated rates passed on to clients.

📞 Dedicated Support Experienced freight specialists.

OUR FREIGHT SERVICE PORTFOLIO

1. AIR FREIGHT SERVICES

Speed and Reliability for Time-Sensitive Cargo

✈️ Express Air Freight 1-3 days, 45 kg – 500+ kg. Priority clearance, direct flights. Ideal for critical parts, perishables.

📦 Economy Air Freight 3-7 days, 45 kg – 1,000+ kg. Consolidated shipping, cost-effective.

⚖️ Consolidated Air Freight 4-8 days, min 45 kg. Significant savings for smaller shipments.

🛫 Charter Services Dedicated aircraft for oversized, emergency, or bulk cargo. Flight time + clearance.

⚠️ Dangerous Goods by Air IATA-compliant handling. DG declaration, MSDS, certified personnel.

2. SEA FREIGHT SERVICES

Economical Transport for Large Volumes

📦 Full Container Load (FCL) 20ft/40ft dry, reefer, open top, flat rack. Exclusive use, direct routing.

📦 Less than Container Load (LCL) Min 1 CBM. Consolidation at Karachi, cost-effective for smaller volumes.

🏗️ Breakbulk & Project Cargo Non-containerized: machinery, steel structures, vehicles. Stevedoring, lashing, stowage.

🚗 Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) For cars, trucks, construction equipment. Reduced handling risk.

❄️ Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer) -25°C to +25°C, real-time temp monitoring. For perishables, pharma.

3. ROAD FREIGHT SERVICES

The Backbone of Domestic and Regional Logistics

🚚 Full Truck Load (FTL) 10ft to 40ft trailers, 1–40 tons. Direct routing, exclusive use.

📦 Less than Truck Load (LTL) Min 1 pallet. Cost-effective for partial loads, regular departures.

❄️ Refrigerated Road Transport -20°C to +25°C, real-time temp tracking. For frozen foods, dairy, pharma.

🏋️ Heavy Haulage Low-bed, multi-axle, extendable trailers. Up to 100+ tons. Route surveys, permits.

🛣️ Cross-Border Road Freight Afghanistan, Iran, China, Central Asia. GPS tracking, customs compliance.

4. RAIL FREIGHT SERVICES

Economical Transport for Bulk Commodities – Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar, Karachi-Quetta. Bulk: grain, fertilizer, coal, cement. Low cost, eco-friendly.

5. PROJECT LOGISTICS

End-to-End Solutions for Complex Projects – Project planning, route surveys, heavy lift transport, on-site delivery. Ideal for power plants, oil & gas, infrastructure.

6. WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

Integrated Logistics Solutions – Secure storage (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad), inventory management, cross-docking, pick & pack, nationwide distribution.

FREIGHT SERVICE COMPARISON

Service	Transit Time	Cost	Best For
Express Air Freight	1-3 days	High	Urgent, time-critical cargo
Economy Air Freight	3-7 days	Moderate	Regular commercial cargo
Sea Freight - FCL	15-40 days	Low	Large volumes, full containers
Sea Freight - LCL	20-45 days	Low	Smaller volumes
Road Freight - FTL	1-5 days	Moderate	Full truck loads
Road Freight - LTL	2-7 days	Low	Partial loads
Rail Freight	3-10 days	Low	Bulk commodities
Cross-Border Road	3-15 days	Moderate	Regional trade

CARGO TYPES WE HANDLE

📦 General Cargo Boxes, cartons, pallets, crates – Air, Sea, Road.

🌾 Bulk Cargo Grain, coal, cement, fertilizer – Sea, Rail.

📦 Containerized 20ft/40ft containers – Sea, Road, Rail.

🏋️ Heavy Lift Machinery, transformers, industrial – Sea, Heavy Haulage.

📏 Over-Dimensional Exceeding standard dimensions – Sea, Project Logistics.

❄️ Perishable Food, flowers, pharma – Air (priority), Reefer.

⚠️ Dangerous Goods Classes 1-9 – Air/Sea with restrictions.

💎 High-Value Electronics, precious metals – Air (priority), secure road.

🌡️ Temperature-Controlled Specific temp ranges – Air/Sea/Road reefer.

🚗 Vehicles Cars, trucks, machinery – Ro-Ro, Container, Breakbulk.

KEY FREIGHT ROUTES

Domestic Freight Routes (Road)

Route	Distance	Transit Time
Karachi to Lahore	1,200 km	24-36 hours
Karachi to Islamabad	1,400 km	30-40 hours
Lahore to Islamabad	375 km	6-8 hours
Karachi to Quetta	700 km	18-24 hours
Lahore to Peshawar	500 km	10-12 hours
Karachi to Multan	850 km	18-22 hours

International Freight Routes

Route	Mode	Transit Time
Karachi to Dubai	Air / Sea	2-3 days / 4-6 days
Karachi to Shanghai	Air / Sea	3-4 days / 12-16 days
Karachi to Rotterdam	Sea	28-35 days
Karachi to New York	Air / Sea	3-4 days / 35-45 days
Karachi to London	Air / Sea	2-3 days / 30-40 days
Karachi to Kabul	Road	3-5 days

FREIGHT DOCUMENTATION

Airway Bill (AWB) Contract for air freight.

Bill of Lading (B/L) Contract for sea freight.

Commercial Invoice Customs valuation.

Packing List Contents description.

Certificate of Origin Origin certification.

Import/Export License Regulatory compliance.

Letter of Credit Payment instrument.

Insurance Certificate Proof of insurance.

Dangerous Goods Declaration For hazardous materials.

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet.

Phytosanitary Certificate Plant products.

Health Certificate Food/medical items.

Customs Clearance Services

Export Clearance Documentation, WeBOC filing, goods examination.

Import Clearance Document review, duty assessment, payment, goods release.

CARGO INSURANCE

Protecting Your Shipments – Institute Cargo Clauses (A)/(B)/(C), All-Risk, Named Perils. Sum insured based on CIF value. Competitive premiums, streamlined claims.

FREIGHT SERVICE OPTIONS

🚪 Door-to-Door Complete solution from origin to destination.

🚪➡️⚓ Door-to-Port Pickup at origin, delivery to port of loading.

⚓➡️🚪 Port-to-Door From port of discharge to final destination.

⚓➡️⚓ Port-to-Port Basic freight service between ports.

Tracking Your Freight

📍 Real-Time Updates Track across all modes.

📲 Milestone Alerts SMS/email at key stages.

📄 Document Status Track documentation progress.

🛃 Customs Status Clearance updates.

⏱️ ETA Updates Estimated time of arrival.

FREIGHT SERVICE GUARANTEES

📦 Capacity Assurance Guaranteed space on scheduled sailings/flights.

📝 Documentation Accuracy Meticulous document preparation.

📜 Regulatory Compliance Full compliance with all laws.

💰 Competitive Pricing Transparent, competitive rates.

⏰ On-Time Performance Adherence to published schedules.

🔒 Cargo Security Professional handling and secure transport.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: FCL vs LCL? A: FCL = exclusive container; LCL = shared space, pay per CBM.

Q: Freight charges based on? A: Weight/volume, distance, service level, cargo type.

Q: Volumetric weight? A: (L×W×H cm)÷5000 for air; higher of actual/volumetric.

Q: Booking lead time? A: Sea: 2-3 weeks; Air: 3-5 days; Project: asap.

Q: Oversized cargo? A: Yes, via project logistics and heavy haulage.

Q: Warehousing in Pakistan? A: Yes, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.

Q: Cargo insurance? A: Yes, comprehensive coverage available.

TESTIMONIALS

"Reliable Express handles all our sea freight to the Middle East and Europe. Documentation is always accurate, and we've never had a customs issue."

— Export Manager, Textile Company

"For oversized machinery for power plants, Reliable Express provided end-to-end solutions including route surveys, heavy haulage, and on-site delivery. Exceptional service."

— Project Director, Engineering Firm

"We rely on Reliable Express for all road freight within Pakistan. Their fleet is well-maintained, drivers professional, and tracking reliable."

— Logistics Manager, FMCG Company

📞 CONTACT OUR FREIGHT TEAM

Phone: +92 21 32400064

WhatsApp: +92 308 8224495

Email: info@reliableexpress.pk

Website: www.reliableexpress.pk

Live Chat: Available on website

REQUEST A FREIGHT QUOTE

For a competitive freight quote, please contact us at info@reliableexpress.pk or call +92 21 32400064 with:

1. Origin and destination

2. Cargo description

3. Weight and dimensions

4. Shipment type (FCL, LCL, FTL, LTL, breakbulk)

5. Required timeline

6. Special requirements

WHY PAKISTAN'S BUSINESSES CHOOSE US FOR FREIGHT

Local Expertise

Global Network

Multimodal Solutions

Modern Infrastructure

Experienced Team

Competitive Rates

End-to-End Visibility

RELIABLE EXPRESS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED
Incorporation No.: 0317608 | NTN: I153855-0
Phone: +92 21 32400064 | WhatsApp: +92 308 8224495
Email: info@reliableexpress.pk | Web: www.reliableexpress.pk
By Air. By Sea. By Land.