Stone Export & Logistics
Shipped from Karachi Port and Port Qasim to buyers worldwide.
Destinations
| Region | Main ports | Transit (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf and Middle East | Jebel Ali, Dammam, Jeddah, Hamad, Shuwaikh, Sohar | 4 to 12 days |
| China and East Asia | Shanghai, Xiamen, Ningbo, Busan | 18 to 28 days |
| Mediterranean Europe | Genoa, Livorno, Piraeus, Valencia | 18 to 28 days |
| Northern Europe and UK | Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Felixstowe | 25 to 35 days |
| North America | New York, Savannah, Houston, Montreal | 30 to 45 days |
| Africa and Australia | Mombasa, Durban, Sydney, Melbourne | 12 to 35 days |
Transit times vary by shipping line and route.
Export Packing
Typical packing for stone shipments:
- Slabs: wooden bundles, foam between faces, steel straps
- Countertops: individual crates with edge protection
- Tiles: boxed and packed in wooden crates
- Timber: heat treated or fumigated, ISPM-15
- Container: 20ft, suited to heavy stone
- Loading: photographed before the container is sealed
- Samples: by international courier, courier cost paid by the buyer
Common Trade Terms
Terms are agreed for each order.
FOBFree on Board
Seller loads the goods on the buyer's vessel at Karachi.
CFRCost and Freight
Seller pays sea freight to the destination port.
CIFCost, Insurance, Freight
As CFR, plus cargo insurance.
EXWEx Works
Buyer collects from the seller's premises.
Standard Export Documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Fumigation certificate
- Insurance certificate (CIF)
Customs Codes
- Polished granite slabs and tilesHS 6802.93
- Sawn granite, flat surfaceHS 6802.23
- Granite blocksHS 2516.12
International 6-digit codes. Confirm with your customs broker.
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