Overview
- Karachi Port handled 2,003 ship calls between July 2025 and June 13, 2026, recording a combined gross registered tonnage of 84.43 million tons.
- KPT data show vessel calls rose 7.5 percent year on year while GRT increased by 3.0 percent, signaling higher cargo movement through the port.
- KPT chairman Shahid Ahmed and the maritime minister attributed the rise to steadier shipping schedules, faster on-dock operations, and renewed engagement by international shipping lines.
- Industry officials and ship agents say disruptions from the Iran war have rerouted some cargo to nearby ports, creating new transshipment and traffic opportunities for Karachi.
- Established in 1887, Karachi Port remains Pakistan’s main maritime gateway, and officials say the uptick could boost trade, port investment, and use of local logistics services.