Karachi Port has set a new record in transhipment cargo handling, processing an impressive 15,000 containers in just two months from March 1 to April 30.
Amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, the port is rapidly emerging as a key regional hub. The latest figures are particularly notable, as this volume surpasses the total transhipment cargo handled during the entire years of 2024 and 2025, according to media reports.
In another landmark achievement, Karachi Port recently berthed a fully loaded transhipment cargo vessel for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities.
Over the past year, 20 jet fuel vessels arrived at the port, while 10 vessels docked during the past 10 months. In the past year, 37 petrol vessels arrived at Karachi Port, compared to 27 vessels in the past 10 months. During the same period, 3 high-speed diesel vessels arrived over one year, while only 1 vessel arrived in the past 10 months.
There was also a significant increase in the arrival of vessels carrying naphtha, furnace oil, and fuel oil. In the past 10 months alone, 10 naphtha vessels, 29 furnace oil vessels, and 8 fuel oil vessels arrived at Karachi Port.
It is worth mentioning here that Karachi is seeing a record rise in maritime activity as global shipping lines divert routes toward Pakistan amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation has positioned Karachi Port as one of the safest and most reliable alternatives for international trade.
Long queues of container vessels and cargo shipments have been reported at Karachi Port, showing a sharp increase in demand. Shipping companies are actively rerouting their vessels to avoid risk routes, leading to congestion but also signalling growing confidence in Pakistan’s maritime security. The scale of growth is evident in transhipment figures. In 2025, Karachi Port handled around 8,300 TEUs for the entire year. In contrast, the port has already processed approximately 8,860 TEUs within just the past few weeks.
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