Sea & Sky Logistics

Afghan Trade

AfghanistanKeeping in view the changing political scenario in Afghanistan, Sea & Sky Logistics has now expanded its operations and now also handling Transit Shipments to Afghanistan, from Karachi Port or Port Qasim as Pakistan is Geographically well placed for Land Locked Afghanistan are provides shortest distance for cargo transit to this country.

 

We are providing very efficient and reliable services for our International Clients for their cargoes for Custom Clearance, Transportation and Delivery to Kabul, Khandar and other inland destinations in Afghanistan via Peshawar or Quetta. We can arrange transport to most cities including Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-i-Sharif, Herat, Jalalabad and also Bagram. Besides inland transport.

 

The route for the transport of cargo is usually Karachi- Peshawar Dry Port or Karachi-Quetta Dry port. The shipments may consist of household goods and personal effects to food stuff and from vehicles to machinery equipment used in the reconstruction process of Afghanistan and also the Relief Cargo, All the cargo from NGO's, government assistance, donations and aid come through this category. The formalities for each have to be followed carefully to ensure smooth processing and minimum extra expenses.

 

The shipment will be removed from Pakistan as bonded cargo.  Sea & Sky will be responsible for all custom documentation, Clearance and transportation from the port to final destination of Afghanistan.

 

We welcome inquires from governmental organizations, companies, NGO's, individuals or freight forwarders for any segment of the solution. Reliability, quick response and regular status updates will be available for your goods.

 

There are various categories given below under which Afghan Transit Cargo is classified:

 

  1. Commercial Cargo is moved to its destination under the Afghan Transit Trade Agreement.
  2. Non-Commercial Cargo is moved under Pakistan Customs General Order # 12 and covers consignments for coalition forces through their suppliers.
  3. Logistical Support Cargo is for the US Forces under US Diplomatic Previlage.
  4. Reconstruction & Government Assistance Cargo includes Relief Cargo and Reconstruction Matterial. Movement under NGO's Government Assistance, Donations and Aid come under this category.

 

SPEED, RELIABILITY& SECURITY

Sea & Sky Logistics Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd is also well placed in handling in-transit movement through Pakistan from Karachi Airport /Land Route to any place in Afghanistan. We handle all types of shipments bound for Afghanistan, including International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Cargo, Aid Cargo, Diplomatic Consignments and Commercial Cargo. As we have the experience and know this market hence our services for Afghanistan are fast, efficient and reliable.

 

ROAD RESTRICTIONS

The following road restrictions must be observed when planning transports to Afghanistan:

 

  • Maximum weight for single 20 ft container on 6 m truck 20 tons gross

  • Maximum weight for single 40 ft container on 12 m truck 30 tons gross

  • Heavylifts are permitted on lowbed trailers to the maximum of such vehicle licence

  • Maximum height including trailer height is 5 meters on both the Kabul and Kandahar mainroutes

 

 

TRANSIT GATEWAYS – BORDER CUSTOMS POINTS – FINAL DESTINATIONS

North & Eastern Pakistan:

Transit Station: Peshawar Railway Station (Cantt & City)

For Relief and Commercial Shipments

Border Customs Location: Torkham (Pakistan) / Gumrook (Afghanistan)

Final Destinations: Kabul, Mazar-e-Sherif, Meymaneh, Gardiz, Khowst, Ghazni

South & Western Pakistan:

Transit Station: Quetta Railway Station

For Relief and Commercial Shipments

Border Customs Location: Chaman (Pakistan) / Spin Boldak (Afghanistan)

Final Destinations: Kandahar, Farah, Teyvareh, Herat