Maritime Department
The purpose of this section is to instruct spectators on the resources that underpin maritime transport operations. The resources listed herein typically support maritime operations from Pakistan to worldwide.
Port Qasim
Functions
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. The port presently has 18 berths (15 in private sector) with annual handling capacity of 89 million tons. All commodities ranging from minerals oils, edible oil, coal, rice, wheat, cement to fertilizers, 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.
Railways
14 km railway link to National Railway Network through six railway tracks located immediately behind Marginal Wharf.
Airport
Jinnah International Airport at a distance of 30 km from Port Complex.
Storage
One covered transit shed of 10,000 sq. m available at berths 2 at Marginal Wharf. Three Term Storage Areas (open) are also available at the Port.
Import / Export Operation
Commodity |
Import |
Export |
|---|---|---|
Wheat |
Yes |
Yes |
Chemicals |
Yes |
No |
Coal |
Yes |
No |
Containers |
Yes |
Yes |
Crude Oil |
Yes |
No |
Furnace Oil |
Yes |
No |
Edible Oil |
Yes |
No |
Iron Ore |
Yes |
No |
Rice |
No |
Yes |
General Cargo |
Yes |
Yes |
Cement |
No |
Yes |
Sugar |
Yes |
No |
Port Operation- Terminals
Berths: comprises 4 multi-purpose berths in a linear length of 400 meters each divided into 200 meters length.
Operational: 1981
Draught: 10m
Commodities: General Bulk Cargo, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment and Project Cargo (except exclusivity granted by PQA)
Berths: three existing multipurpose berths with a quay length of 600 meters.
Operational: 1997
Draught: 12m
Commodities: Containers
Berths: 1
Operational: 1980
Draught: 12m
Commodities: Coal Coke and Iron Ore exclusively for Pakistan Steel
Berths: 1
Operational: 1995
Draught: 13m
Commodities: Furnace Oil, HSD, Mogas, etc.
Berths: 1
Operational: 1998
Draught: 11m
Commodities: Chemical (Phosphoric and Acetic Acid, Ethylene, EDC, and LPG)
Berths: 1
Operational: 2010
Draught: 13m
Commodities: Container
Berths: 1
Operational: 2007
Draught: 10m
Commodities: edible oil
Berths: 1
Operational: 2010
Draught: 13m
Commodities: Soya Bean, Canola, Rap Seeds, Wheat, Fertilizer, Rice and Corn
Berths: 1
Operational: 2007
Draught: 10m
Commodities: LPG
Berths: 1
Operational: 2015
Draught: 12m
Commodities: LNG
Berths: 1
Operational: 2017
Draught: 13m
Commodities: Coal and Clinker/Cement
Berths: 1
Operational: 2017
Draught: 12m
Commodities: LNG
Berths: 1
Operational: 2017
Draught: 12m
Commodities: Self use coal for power plant
Berths: 1
Operational: 2017
Draught: 10m
Commodities: Self use coal for Sahiwal Power Plant