Growing Pakistan's Trade & Logistics

A Key Multipurpose Terminal on Karachi Port’s East Wharf, elevating Pakistan's trade potential and promoting sustainable growth in the region.

Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose (Private) Limited

 

Under the Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement between the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Government of Pakistan, a new 25-year Concession Agreement was signed between AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) in February 2024 for the outsourcing of operations of bulk and general cargo terminal.

Under the terms of the agreement, Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML), a Joint Venture between AD Ports Group, as a majority shareholder, and Kaheel Terminals, a UAE-based company, will develop, operate, and manage the Bulk and General Cargo terminal, berths 11 to 17 at Karachi Port’s East Wharf, further enhancing Karachi’s position as a key player in the maritime industry.

This agreement builds upon the concession agreement secured by AD Ports Group to develop, operate and manage Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) container terminal berths 6-10 at Karachi Port’s East Wharf in June 2023.

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Key Facts

  • Current berth depth: 13 metres
  • Quay Wall: 1500 metres
  • Berths: 7
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Location

  • Strategically located in the Karachi Port’s East Wharf, KGTML is the only clean bulk and general cargo terminal in Karachi Port.
  • In close proximity to Karachi city
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Benefits

  • Substantial yard space for multipurpose cargo
  • 24/7 arrival and departure
  • The only multipurpose terminal to have onsite rail links upcountry.