بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
“In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful”.
وَلَهُ ٱلْجَوَارِ ٱلْمُنشَـَٔاتُ فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ كَٱلْأَعْلَـٰمِ
“To Him belong the ships with raised sails, sailing through the seas like mountains”. SURAH AR-RAHMAN (AYAT-24)
Explore Pakistan
Pakistan, the cradle of the world’s oldest civilisation, is a land of much splendour, from the highest peaks of Himalayas through the green valleys of 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.
Physical Resources
Airport Of Pakistan
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:
Aeroloft
Bhoja Air
British Air
EMIRATES
Gulf Air
Japan Airlines
Kuwait Airways
Srilankan Airlines
Malaysian Airlines
Oman Air
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Shaheen Air
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways
Air Blue
Serene Air
Air Sial
Pakistan International Airlines
Fly
Jinnah
Roads and Railways:
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.
Ports Of Pakistan:
Karachi Port
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 Information
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 Information
LOCATION
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.
Approaches
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.
Berths Details
There are 3 multipurpose berths of 200 meters each and one dedicated berth for RORO
vessel with 14 mtrs depth alongside the wharf.
Port Parameters
Max LOA: 300 Mtrs
Max Beam: 40 Mtrs
Draft: 12.5 Mtrs
DWT: 50,000 Tons
Harbour Tugs
There are 2 ASD type 30 tons Bollard Pull tugs available for berthing and sailing of ships.
Pilotage / Port working hours:
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 200 GRT. Pilots are available
round the clock on 24 Hrs Notice.
Port Working Hours
Gwadar Port is working 24 hours x 7 days a week as under:
Day Shift: 0700 to 1900 hrs
Break: 1130 to 1230 hrs
Night Shift: 1900 to 0700 hrs
Break: 2300 to 2330 hrs
Over Time
Working during Meal Break, Sundays & Holidays is considered Overtime.
Tidal range
Max tidal range is 2.2 mtrs.
Storage area
Gwadar Port has vast plinth area available for handling/ storage of Cargo. Details of available area are as under:
Road connectivity
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.
