Karachi Port Trust Sets New Cargo Handling Record in 138-Year History
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has set a new cargo handling record in its 138-year history, surpassing its previous record of 54.685 million tons.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, described the achievement as clear evidence of the maritime sector’s growth. He stated that reforms are ongoing to establish Pakistan as a strong maritime and commercial hub in the region, with accelerated measures for the development and expansion of ports along modern lines.
The minister added that improving investment, logistics, and the port system is a top government priority. He commended the dedication and professionalism of the KPT Chairman, officers, and employees.
KPT Chairman Admiral Shahid Ahmed noted a significant improvement in the port’s capacity, operational efficiency, and administrative capabilities. He affirmed that efforts to further enhance the competitive edge of Karachi Port will continue.
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The record-breaking cargo volume at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has been attributed in part to the diversion of global shipping lines to Pakistani ports. This shift follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict, which has reportedly triggered an unprecedented surge in transhipment activity in Karachi.
The new record was achieved in the fiscal year 2025-26, surpassing the previous high of 54.685 million tonnes set in FY2017-18. For comparison, cargo handling in the preceding fiscal year, 2024-25, was 53.951 million tonnes.
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