KPT surpasses previous throughput milestone as maritime trade and port efficiency continue to improve

Leading terminal operators in Pakistan have urged the government to bring taxation into a single-digit regime to improve the investment climate and support growth in the maritime sector.

KARACHI, May 4, 2026: A large-scale clean-up operation at Karachi’s busy harbour has exposed a worrying environmental situation, as authorities removed 16,430 kilograms of solid waste from high-risk maritime zones in a single coordinated drive.

Islamabad, May 3, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that Karachi Port Trust continues to demonstrate strong operational performance, with Karachi Port cargo handling reaching 74,603 tonnes in the last 24 hours.

Karachi, March 13, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a new feeder shipping service linking Karachi Port with major ports in the United Arab Emirates to strengthen maritime connectivity and support the country’s growing trade sector.

Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – In a significant move to ease congestion at the country’s busiest maritime hub, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the waiver of demurrage charges on auctionable containers at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT). The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with KPT’s private terminals.

Islamabad, March 5, 2026: The government on Thursday dismissed as fake a social media notification claiming a temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan until March 10 due to security concerns.

Karachi, February 24, 2026 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) released its daily shipping movement report for Tuesday, highlighting active vessel operations and robust cargo handling at Pakistan’s largest seaport. The report, updated at 7:00 AM, covers vessel movements and cargo turnover for the past 24 hours.

Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Tuesday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs that the port has achieved its highest-ever annual cargo handling, registering a nine percent growth in container handling during the last year.