International Shipping

About International Shipping

Ship globally with one partner you can trust. Map Supply Chain Solutions orchestrates international moves across air, ocean (FCL/LCL), and road with multimodal options, proactive updates, live ETAs, and a single point of contact 24/7. We align routing to your deadlines and budget, manage export/import compliance end‑to‑end, and deliver door‑to‑door under DAP or DDP. From urgent replenishments and high‑value cargo to consolidated ocean moves and cross‑border road into the GCC, we plan, execute, and keep you informed—so every handover is clean and every delivery is on time.

What’s included

Global modes: Air (Express/Standard/Deferred/Charter), Ocean (FCL/LCL), Cross‑border Road; optional Sea+Air via Middle East hubs
Door‑to‑door: pickup → export → main leg → import → last‑mile (DAP or DDP)
Carrier & routing: multiple options, space protection, schedule reliability focus
Visibility: live milestones (air: RCS/DEP/ARR/NFD; ocean: CY/ETD/ETA/ARR), proactive exception alerts
Documentation: eAWB, Shipping Instructions, B/L (OBL/Telex/Sea Waybill), VGM, pre‑alerts
Customs & compliance: HS classification, permits/licenses, duties/taxes calculation and payment (DDP where permitted)
Cost control: demurrage/detention strategy, free‑time optimization, landed‑cost breakdowns
Special cargo: DG (IATA/IMDG), temperature‑controlled, high‑value/secure handling
Insurance & POD: all‑risk cargo insurance, claims assistance, proof of delivery
Integrations: EDI/API status feeds, KPI dashboards

Mode selector

Air: time‑critical, high‑value, small/medium shipments; 2–7 days typical door‑to‑door
Ocean FCL: heavy/volumetric loads, stable lead times; best cost per unit
Ocean LCL: smaller volumes without waiting to fill a container
Cross‑border Road (Pakistan ↔ GCC): fast regional delivery with TIR/transit, 3–9 days typical
Sea+Air via ME hubs: mid‑cost/mid‑speed alternative to full ocean or full air

How It Works

Share shipment data: origin/destination, mode preference, dims/weight (CBM/KG), commodity + HS code, ready date, Incoterm (EXW/FOB/FCA/CIF/CPT/DAP/DDP), special handling.
Routing & quote: we present carrier options, ETDs/ETAs, cut‑offs, free time, and an all‑in price (DDP includes estimated duties/taxes).
Booking & pickup: labels/docs, secure pickup, export clearance, eAWB/SI/B/L prep, VGM (ocean).
Main leg: uplift/sailing/road transit; live milestones and proactive updates.
Import & delivery: customs entry, duties/taxes settlement (DDP or consignee under DAP), last‑mile with appointment and POD.
Close‑out: complete audit pack (invoice, PL, permits, entries, B/L/AWB, POD), KPI report if required.

Coverage & indicative SLAs

Pakistan ↔ GCC door‑to‑door
Air: 2–6 days | Road (TIR/transit): 3–9 days | Ocean: 12–25 days (port‑to‑door)
Pakistan ↔ Europe/Asia/North America/Africa
Air: 3–7 days typical door‑to‑door
Ocean port‑to‑port (indicative): PK ↔ Europe 18–30 days | Far East/SE Asia 10–20 days | North America 30–45 days
Final SLAs confirmed at booking (subject to capacity, weather, port/border conditions, and customs).

Documents required

Core: commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, Incoterm, shipper/consignee details
Air: eAWB data, export security screening docs, MSDS for DG
Ocean: Shipping Instructions, B/L (OBL/Telex/Sea Waybill), VGM, any certificates (COO/fumigation/phyto)
Road (cross‑border): TIR carnet or national transit guarantee, vehicle/driver permits, route approvals (OOG)
Import: consignee tax/reg numbers (e.g., NTN/VAT/EORI), permits/licenses for regulated goods, POA where required
Country filings (as applicable): US ISF 10+2, EU/UK ENS/ICS, GCC conformity approvals, etc.

Compliance & Incoterms

Incoterms we execute: EXW, FCA, FOB, CPT/CIP, CFR/CIF, DAP, DDP
DDP/IOR availability depends on local laws and importer‑of‑record requirements
Sanctions/restricted‑party screening and export‑control checks are part of our process

Add‑ons

Buyer’s consolidation and vendor management; cross‑dock and deconsolidation
White‑glove delivery (unpack/placement/debris removal), after‑hours/weekend deliveries
Temperature monitoring/data‑loggers; GDP‑aligned handling for pharma
OOG/heavy‑lift planning (flats/OTs, Ro‑Ro/break‑bulk), rigging and surveys
Duty optimization, FTA utilization checks, landed‑cost calculators
KPI dashboards, EDI/API feeds, exception analytics

Share: Origin/destination, mode (air/ocean/road/sea+air), dims/weight (CBM/KG), commodity + HS code, ready date, Incoterm, special handling, and whether you prefer DAP or DDP.
We’ll respond within 2 business hours with routing options, ETAs, and an all‑in proposal.