Port Qasim, Pakistan

Breif History / Established:
Port Qasim was established through an Act of parliament on 29th June 1973. It is located
in karachi’s phitti creek of Indus delta region. The port started operation in 1980 with a
dedicated Iron Ore Coal Berth for the bulk handling of imports of raw materials for
Pakistan Steel Mill.

Handling/Operations:
The port presently has 18 berths (15 in private sector) with annual handling capacity of
89 millions tons. All commodities ranging from minerals oils, edible oil, coal, rice, wheat,
cement to fertlizers, general cargo, containers and LNG are being handled in the port at
state-of-the-art terminals. It is the energy hub and only LNG Port of Pakistan.

Economic Importance:
Port Qasim has a largest industrial zone of Pakistan spread over 15474 acres. It has more
than 400 industrial/commercial units in operation. Approx 3000 MW electricity is being
generated in its industrial zones. Port Qasim is one of the largest contributors to national
economy of Pakistan handling its 51% of sea trade and has an impressive growth rate of
5% in all facets of port operation. The port has paid more than Rs 8 billion in taxes in
2019-20 and duties collection from port terminals has been over Rs 800 billion.

Connectivity:
Port Qasim is well connected to hinterland through all modes of transportation. It connects
directly to the national highway, motorway network leading to Afghanistan, CARs and the
CPEC Routes. The Port is also connected to the National Railway network by a 14 kms
Railway Line and dedicated railway station. Port operations run 24/7.

Expansions:
Port Qasim has enormous potential for expansion. Two new LNG terminals, one container
terminal and 02 multipurpose berths are in the pipeline. The plans for future include,
deepening, widening of main navigational channel along with commissioning of alternate
channel. Dualization of 26 km main access road, upgradation of existing industrial waste
treatment plant and another combined effluent treatment plant are also in the planning
stage.

Remarks:
Port Qasim is Pakistan’s first fully equipped port with prompt handling capacity of the
huge volumes of the cargos and remarkable strength of our business and logistics needs
of the country
Port Qasim is truly a “Gateway to National Prosperity”.