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Shipping from Canada to South Asia

South Asian ports serve Pakistan (Karachi, Port Qasim), Bangladesh (Chittagong), and Sri Lanka (Colombo). All three countries drive on the left and require RHD vehicles for personal use — but they offer Transfer of Residence and Personal Baggage schemes that significantly reduce duty for returning nationals. Containerized cargo to all three is straightforward.

Main ports
  • Karachi & Port Qasim (Pakistan)
  • Chittagong (Bangladesh)
  • Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Typical transit
35–50 days from Montreal (via Suez)
Carriers we work with
Maersk · Hapag-Lloyd · MSC · CMA CGM
Best for
Best for: container cargo, returning-national personal effects (TR/PBS schemes), RHD vehicles for qualifying importers.

Country guides for South Asia

Vehicle shipping · 10 min read

How to Ship a Car from Canada to Pakistan — Karachi Port, TR & PBS Schemes, RHD Rule (2026)

Pakistan drives on the left so vehicles must be RHD. Plus the Transfer of Residence, Personal Baggage, and Gift Scheme paths that determine your final duty rate. Real costs to Karachi.

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