Karachi Port Trust Smashes 138 Year Operational Record with Unprecedented Cargo Volume
The Karachi Port Trust has handled its highest ever annual cargo volume, breaking past its historical 54.685 million tonne record due to upgraded operational infrastructure.
Karachi Gateway Terminal to Invest $100m to Expand Port & Rail
KGTL announces a massive five-year investment plan backed by Abu Dhabi Ports Group to upgrade Karachi Port capabilities, develop automated bulk silos, and launch dedicated rail freight operations.
Federal Government Freezes Proposed Karachi Port Trust Tariff Hike to Support National Trade Competitiveness
vThe federal government suspends the planned five percent Karachi Port Trust tariff adjustment for fiscal year 2026 27 to reduce logistics expenses for commercial entities.
Pakistan Presents Maritime Investment Opportunities to Saudi Investors for Vision 2030 Realization
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs showcases major projects across Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Gwadar Port to the Pakistan Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council.
Karachi Port Records Historic Surge in Transshipment Cargo Amid Middle East Tensions
Karachi Port Trust reports a massive spike in transshipment activity as Middle East regional instability drives shipping lines toward Pakistani maritime hubs.
ADB Prioritises Karachi–Rohri Rail Corridor to Support Reko Diq Logistics Under ML-1
A high-level Asian Development Bank mission has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the Karachi–Rohri rail corridor under the ML-1 framework to improve port connectivity and facilitate cargo movement from the Reko Diq project.
Pakistan Forms Committee to Identify Sites for New Deep-Sea Ports Under Century-Long Maritime Vision
Pakistan has established a multi-agency committee to identify strategic locations for new deep-sea ports under the “Hundred Years Vision 2047–2147,” aiming to boost maritime trade, industrial growth, and regional connectivity.

