Dredging of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) main channel has begun under an agreement with KGTL, in a move aimed at upgrading port capacity and enabling the handling of larger vessels.
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs said the project will enhance navigational capacity and support growing international shipping demand, as Pakistan looks to modernize its port infrastructure and strengthen its role in global trade.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the work is expected to be completed within three months and will allow the port to accommodate ships up to 350 metres in length and 100,000 gross registered tonnage.
The dredging will deepen harbour channels to 14 metres and extend 14 berths to a depth of 15.5 metres, improving safety and operational capacity.
Officials said the upgrade will reduce congestion, shorten turnaround times and enable smoother cargo handling at the country’s busiest port.
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