Karachi Port has crossed the milestone of two,000 vessel requires the primary time in practically eight years, reflecting a gentle rise in maritime commerce exercise and strengthening the port’s place as Pakistan’s essential gateway for worldwide commerce.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs of Pakistan, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry mentioned Karachi Port dealt with 2,003 ship calls between July 2025 and June 13, 2026, in line with knowledge compiled by the Karachi Port Belief (KPT). The determine surpasses the two,000-vessel mark final recorded throughout fiscal yr 2017-18.
The vessels that known as on the port throughout the interval represented a mixed gross registered tonnage (GRT) of 84.43 million tons, highlighting the size of transport operations managed by the nation’s largest seaport.
The minister mentioned vessel calls elevated by 7.5 p.c in contrast with the corresponding interval final yr, whereas gross registered tonnage rose by 3.0 p.c, indicating sustained development in cargo motion and maritime visitors.
He mentioned the achievement underscores the rising momentum of Pakistan’s maritime commerce and reaffirms Karachi Port’s central function within the nation’s commerce and logistics community, by way of which a big share of imports and exports is dealt with.
KPT Chairman Rear Admiral (Retd) Shahid Ahmed attributed the expansion to elevated transport exercise, improved operational effectivity and the continued confidence of worldwide transport strains working by way of Karachi Port.
“Karachi Port, established in 1887, stays a key hub for containerized cargo, bulk commodities and common commerce, linking Pakistan with main regional and international transport routes,” he mentioned.
Junaid Chaudhry described the rise in vessel calls as a optimistic indicator for Pakistan’s commerce outlook, reflecting stronger business exercise and higher utilization of port infrastructure.
He mentioned the milestone was achieved by way of the efforts of the KPT workforce to boost maritime connectivity, modernize port operations and entice funding into the nation’s logistics and maritime sectors.
The minister mentioned the most recent achievement is predicted to additional strengthen Karachi Port’s standing as Pakistan’s premier maritime gateway and assist broader nationwide efforts to develop commerce and financial exercise by way of the nation’s ports.
