Pakistan, the cradle of the world`s oldest civilisation, is a land of much splendour, from the highest peaks of the Himalayas through the green valleys of the Indus to the Arabian Sea. Islamabad is the official capital of Pakistan. Flanked by Iran and landlocked Afghanistan in the west and the Central Asian Republics and China in the North, with proximity to the affluent Middle East, Pakistan offers a vast market of over 500 million consumers. Pakistan with its warm water ports, the largest being at Karachi, and railway network offers short route to supply goods and services to its various far flung cities and adjacent countries.
Pakistan has direct air links with 50 countries in the world through its International Airports. The Quaid-e-Azam International Airport at Karachi has world class navigational & handling facilities to cater to all types of Aircraft. International Airlines operating Scheduled flights through Pakistan include:
Top world shipping companies working in Pakistan and services network with disruption-free global coverage.
All major cities and industrial Zones are connected through an efficient railway network of 8,775 km of track and a road network of 205,304 km which connects the other cities and small towns with port of Karachi making them easily accessible as well ensuring a smooth How of raw materials required for various industries located in these cities. These passageways also assist the transport of finished products to Karachi export which serves as a gateway for these places.
Vessels carrying Containers, general cargoes, bulk cargoes, and all kinds of project cargoes, heavy lift and tankers call Karachi Port.
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) gives priority to container and Ro/Ro Vessels for berthing and sailing, whilst other cargo vessels berth on turn after confirmation from Shipper / Receiver for the the cargo readiness / receiving arrangements. for more information please visit http://www.kpt.gov.pk
Port Qasim is the second most important port in Pakistan. By sea, its entrance is about 12 n.m.s` East of Karachi breakwater. By road, it is 40 k.m. from Karachi. The entrance to Port Qasim is through Phitti Creek and the Container berths at Port Qasim are 20 n.m. from the entrance to the port. Port Qasim is run by Port Qasim Authority (PQA). For further information please visit https://lfs.qict.com.pk/
Gwadar Port is located 234 Miles West of Karachi and 390 Miles East of Strait of Hormuz next to Pakistan-Iran border. Gwadar port is managed & operated by the Port of Singapore Authority.
Approach channel is in West / East direction 4.5km from Fairway Buoy to the Ro Ro berth. The channel is dredged to a depth of 13.5 mtrs.
There are 3 multipurpose berths of 200 meters each and one dedicated berth for RORO vessel with 14 mtrs depth alongside the wharf.
There are 2 ASD type 30 tons Bollard Pull tugs available for berthing and sailing of ships.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 200 GRT. Pilots are available
round the clock on 24 Hrs Notice.
Gwadar Port is working 24 hours x 7 days a week as under:.
Day Shift: 0700 to 1900 hrsWorking during Meal Break, Sundays & Holidays is considered Overtime.
Max tidal range is 2.2 mtrs.
Gwadar Port has vast plinth area available for handling/ storage of Cargo. Details of available area are as under:
Gwadar is connected with Karachi through Coastal High Way 600 Km (aprox) and also connected to Afghanistan thru Makran High Way. Supplies like Fresh Water, Bunkers, Provision (Dry & fresh) are available on prior notice.