Electronics & Technology
Small, valuable, easily damaged
Electronics freight compresses a lot of value into a small footprint, which makes it a target for theft and unforgiving of rough handling. A dropped pallet or a static discharge can write off cargo worth many times its shipping cost.
We move consumer electronics, IT hardware, semiconductors and components for Pakistan's technology sector, with the anti-static packaging, security and insurance built into the shipment from the start.
How we protect the shipment
What we move
Consumer Electronics
Phones, laptops, appliances and accessories imported for retail and distribution networks.
Semiconductors & Components
Chips, boards and electronic components requiring anti-static handling and secure custody.
IT & Network Hardware
Servers, networking equipment and data centre hardware for enterprise deployments.
Display & AV Equipment
Screens, projectors and audio-visual equipment requiring careful, fragile-goods handling.
Batteries & Power Equipment
Lithium battery shipments handled under applicable dangerous goods regulations.
Spare Parts & Replacements
Urgent replacement components moved by expedited air freight where downtime cost is high.
Electronics freight problems — and how we handle them
| Problem | Why it happens | How we deal with it |
|---|---|---|
| Static damage to components | Semiconductors and boards can be destroyed by static discharge during handling or transit. | Anti-static packaging and grounding procedures agreed with every handler in the chain. |
| Theft of high-value cargo | Electronics have a high value-to-weight ratio, making them an attractive theft target. | Sealed, tracked containers and restricted-access handling, with full all-risk insurance as a backstop. |
| Physical shock or drop damage | Rough handling during loading or transfer can damage fragile electronic equipment. | Shock and tilt indicators on sensitive shipments, with handling instructions agreed in advance. |
| Lithium battery shipping restrictions | Batteries are classified as dangerous goods with specific packaging and documentation rules. | Shipments prepared and declared under the applicable dangerous goods regulations from the outset. |
| Customs delay on high-value electronics | High-value electronics shipments sometimes draw closer customs scrutiny and valuation queries. | Accurate, complete valuation documentation prepared in advance to reduce the likelihood of a hold. |
Tools for electronics shipments
Chargeable Weight Calculator
Estimate air freight cost for time-critical electronics shipments before you book.
Open calculatorFreight Cost Estimator
Get a ballpark landed-cost estimate for consumer electronics or IT hardware imports.
Open estimatorFreight Glossary
Look up dangerous goods, insurance and customs terminology relevant to electronics shipments.
Open glossary