MARCH 2025 – MARCH 2026
Performance of Karachi Port Trust
Cargo handling, milestones, operational resilience and port incentives.
Cargo & Containers Key Milestones Operational Resilience Incentives & Tariff Land & Welfare
59.466 M
tons of cargo handled
2.945 M
TEUs handled
2,182
vessels handled in the last 12 months
210 acres
of land recovered
Cargo & Container Handling
Cargo handling: 59.466 million tons in total
35.911 million tons
Dry General Cargo
9.497 million tons
Dry Bulk Cargo
14.058 million tons
Liquid Bulk Cargo
Container handling: 2.945 million TEUs in total
0.478 million TEUs
KGTL
0.735 million TEUs
KICT
1.726 million TEUs
SAPTL
Karachi Port Trust also maintained strong operational performance by handling 2,182 vessels in the last 12 months.
Key Milestones IN DATE ORDER
7 Mar 2025KPT partnered with Karachi Shipyard for the procurement of mooring boats to enhance operational capability.
3 Jun 2025A 300 kW Solar Power Plant was inaugurated at KPT Izhar Abbasi Hospital, promoting sustainable energy practices.
13 Oct 2025Karachi Port Trust handled MSC MICOL, the largest container vessel in Pakistan’s maritime history.
25 Nov 2025KPT launched the first-ever bunkering operation through an environment-friendly Green Corridor under the Pakistan Bunkering Initiative 2026, in collaboration with Vitol. Initial supply of 300,000 metric tons annually to 300–400 vessels via bunker barge “Marine ISTA”, with planned expansion beyond 500,000 metric tons through “Marine Charge”, reinforcing efficiency, sustainability and regional trade role.
9 Jan 2026Pakistan’s First Ferry Terminal was inaugurated at Karachi Port Trust by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, promoting Blue Economy, maritime and religious tourism, and revival of sea-based passenger travel.
20 Feb 2026KPT’s terminal KGTML signed an agreement with AMCORP Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd. for a fully automated, enclosed conveying, storage and handling system for clean bulk cargo, including Pakistan’s first dust-free and environmentally responsible bulk export terminal.
March 2026Major dredging of the KPT main channel started in the 3rd week of March 2026.
Operational Resilience & Connectivity
Enhancing regional maritime connectivity and keeping trade moving.
Surge
Transshipment Traffic
Karachi Port Trust demonstrated strong operational resilience by efficiently handling a surge in transshipment traffic amid Gulf disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted maritime trade.
New
Feeder Service to UAE
A dedicated feeder service linking Karachi with key UAE transshipment hubs was launched, strengthening supply chain reliability and global network access. Additional adhoc vessels are being arranged to ensure maintenance of supply chain.
100%
Demurrage Waived
KPT, in coordination with its private terminals, waived 100% demurrage on auctionable containers to alleviate port congestion.
Incentives & Tariff Reforms
5%
Green Fuel Discount
Additional 5% discount on berthing charges for vessels using eco-friendly fuels (dry bulk export incentive).
60%
Concession on Dry Bulk Export
60% concession on port dues, wharfage and storage for ships carrying dry bulk export cargo.
20%
Base Discount on Port Dues
Revised tariff under SRO clauses 0314 & 0315, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) capping for larger vessels.
7.5%
Transshipment Requirement
Reduced from 10% to 7.5% to qualify for berthing concessions.
10%
Frequent Caller Discount
10% discount on port dues and berthing charges for frequent vessel calls.
Export Facilitation Desk. KPT established a centralized platform for engagement with exporters and stakeholders, ensuring efficient handling of export-related matters.
Land Recovery & Welfare
210 acres
Land Recovered
Successfully recovered approximately 210 acres of land under directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Rs. 1.59 bn
KDLB Workers’ Welfare
Despite financial constraints, KPT prioritized KDLB workers by releasing Rs. 1.59 billion for their welfare and families.