Karachi Port has handled approximately 101,000 tonnes of imported cargo following the arrival of two vessels carrying wheat and fertiliser, marking a significant development in the handling of essential commodities.
The two vessels were provided priority berthing facilities at the port to facilitate the timely unloading of their cargo.
According to port details, approximately 50,000 tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser are being handled, while the unloading of 51,000 tonnes of imported wheat is also underway.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the simultaneous handling of two vessels reflects the operational capacity of Karachi Port Trust (KPT).
He emphasised that the timely transportation and availability of essential commodities are crucial for ensuring food security.
The minister further stated that enhancing cargo-handling capacity at the country’s ports remains a key priority.
The arrival and simultaneous handling of the two vessels are aimed at facilitating the supply of essential agricultural and food commodities.
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A cargo passage worth almost $8-10 billion is under planning to be constructed along with the sea front from Karachi Port to Port Qasim for swift cargo progress, including cargoes carrying fluids and all kinds of shipments.
Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter, the chairman of Karachi Port Trust along with federal minister for Maritime Affairs and Foreign Affairs Abdullah Hussain Haroon in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) provided these details to media.
According to his statement, KPT has already handled cargo of more than 54 million tons, and it is projected that in the upcoming years KPT will handle record breaking shipments due to latest operational systems of South Asia Pakistan Terminals.
According to details, the freight corridor will include a railway track and road in addition to the LNG and POL pipelines. Foreigners, such as Chinese and Western corporations have shown their concern related to this project.
KPT is also planning to start an expressway from Kemari to Northern Bypass, in order to provide a hurdle free and proper entrance road system to port passage.
