KPT HANDLES VESSELS OF 13 METRES DRAUGHT AT OP-1, PICT AND KICT BERTHS

Karachi Port Trust has increased the depths within the channel for handling 13 metres draught vessels at its berth through dredging from own resources. The dredging throughout the year has resulted in increasing depth of various berths. The depth at KICT was increased to 13 metres from 12.5 metres. Similarly, the depth at PICT berths was also increased to 13 metres. Moreover, the depth of OP-1 is also dredged to 13 metres. This has enabled the port to handle all the containerized cargo, coal and liquid cargo carriers of 13 metres draught and has eventually increased the potential of Karachi Port to handle more cargo.

Karachi Port has plans to increase the depths of OP-2 and 3 in the near future as well. It is projected that competition at these twin ports within Karachi Port limits will be immense when the new deep water seaport commissions adjacent to existing Karachi Port and that more avenues of trade and commercial activities through these ports will open up for clientele in years to come. Consequently, the port has envisaged plans to tap on potential markets to attract new port users/shipping lines. The timing of recent developments taken place is perfect for the port to sails towards mega achievements and success.