Questions we are asked
What buyers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ask us most often.
Your route
Do you ship used machinery to Pakistan?+
Yes, and Pakistan is a growing market for us. We quote to Karachi and Port Qasim, and the run from Qingdao is short enough that the freight stays modest.
Can you send an excavator to Bangladesh?+
Yes, to Chattogram. It is a regular lane out of Qingdao and the machines that suit it best are the twenty ton class excavators and the mid size loaders.
Do you ship equipment to Sri Lanka?+
Yes, to Colombo. Colombo is also a major transhipment port, so there are often more sailing options into it than into smaller ports in the region.
Which port should I use in Pakistan?+
Both Karachi and Port Qasim work, and the better choice usually comes down to where your clearing agent operates and which terminal is less congested when your vessel arrives.
Cost and machines
How much does it cost to send an excavator to Karachi?+
It depends on the machine and the sailing available when you book, but this is one of the cheaper lanes we quote because the distance from Qingdao is short. Send us the machine and we will price it.
Which machines are most popular with South Asian buyers?+
Twenty ton tracked excavators by a wide margin, then wheel loaders for quarry and aggregate work. Rollers follow when there is road contract activity.
What is the cheapest excavator you can send to Pakistan?+
The Caterpillar 320D at USD 35,000 from Qingdao, with 480 hours on it. Add the freight to Karachi and you have your landed figure before duty.
Can I buy several machines for a project in South Asia?+
Yes, and it is common on contract work. Shipping several together reduces the freight per machine and gives you one clearance rather than several.
Practical matters
How long does shipping from China to South Asia take?+
It is one of the shorter voyages we handle, but the exact time depends on whether the service is direct or transhipped. Tell us your port and we will confirm against the current schedule.
Are there restrictions on importing used machinery in South Asia?+
Rules differ between countries and they do change, so check with your clearing agent before you commit. That one call is the cheapest insurance available to you.
Who handles the clearance at Karachi or Chattogram?+
A licensed local agent appointed by you. Get them engaged before the vessel arrives so clearance can begin immediately and you stay inside the free storage days.
Do you provide the documents my agent needs?+
Yes. The invoice, packing list and bill of lading are prepared before sailing and sent to you, so your agent has everything in hand well before arrival.
