Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Pakistan Ports
Port Overview
Karachi is known as the gateway to Asia due to its geographical and strategic location. Karachi city also has the distinction of being the birthplace of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and was the first capital of Pakistan till 1963. It is now the largest city with a bustling and ever increasing population of over 18 million.
By 1852, Karachi was an established city with a population of about 14,000 with prosperous trade in over-seas markets. However, the existing Karachi Port started taking shape in 1854, when the projects of dredging the main navigable channel and the construction of a mole or causeway joining the main harbour with the rest of the city were undertaken. The construction of the wharves started in 1882, and by 1914 the East Wharves and the Napier Mole Boat Wharf had been completed. During the period between 1927 and 1944, the West Wharves of the Port, the lighterage berths and the ship-repairing berths were constructed. Most of these facilities were rendered obsolete by the time Pakistan came into existence in 1947. Since then, the port administration has embarked on extensive development of the port on modern lines.
Karachi Port is now handling over 11.74 million tons of liquid cargo and 25.45 million tons of dry cargo, including 1,213,744 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) which constitute about 60% of import/ export of the country.
Port website: Pakistan Port of Karachi Website
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Pakistan |
Province or District |
Karachi |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Karachi Port km: 15 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Karachi |
Latitude |
24.81667 |
Longitude |
66.98333 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Karachi Port Trust |
Management Contact Person |
General Manager – Operations Mr. Azhar Hayat + 92 21 99214375 +92 21 99214530-40 Ext. 2240 |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Jinnah International Airport Dist: 23.8 km Time: 37 min Airlines: PIA, EMIRATES, CATHY Pacific, Thai, SHAHEEN, Saudi Airlines, Indus Airways, Malaysian Airlines.
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Port of Karachi Port contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Pakistan Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
TYPE OF CARGO HANDLED |
2012-13 |
2013-14 |
%age growth |
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IMPORTS (Millions Tons) |
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Dry General Cargo |
11.539 |
12.641 |
+9.55 |
Dry Bulk Cargo |
4.839 |
5.995 |
+23.89 |
Total Dry Cargo |
16.378 |
18.636 |
+13.79 |
Liquid Bulk Cargo |
10.322 |
11.707 |
+13.42 |
TOTAL |
26.700 |
30.343 |
+13.64 |
EXPORTS (Millions Tons) |
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Dry General Cargo |
8.844 |
8.591 |
- 2.86 |
Dry Bulk Cargo |
1.607 |
1.015 |
-36.84 |
Total Dry Cargo |
10.451 |
9.606 |
-8.09 |
Liquid Bulk Cargo |
1.699 |
1.401 |
17.54 |
Total |
12.150 |
11.007 |
-9.41 |
TOTAL IMPORTS & EXPORTS (Million Tons) |
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Dry General Cargo |
20.383 |
21.232 |
+4.17 |
Dry Bulk Cargo |
6.446 |
7.010 |
+8.75 |
Total Dry Cargo |
26.892 |
28.242 |
+5.27 |
Liquid Bulk Cargo |
12.021 |
13.108 |
+9.04 |
Grand Total |
38.850 |
41.350 |
+6.44 |
CONTAINER HANDLING (TEUs in Million) |
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No of Imports |
0.769 |
0.811 |
+5.39 |
No of Export |
0.752 |
0.780 |
+4.55 |
Total TEUs |
1.522 |
1.591 |
+4.55 |
SHIP MOVEMENT (In Nos) |
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Containers Ships |
785 |
817 |
+4.08 |
Bulk Cargo Ships |
198 |
172 |
-13.13 |
Gen. Cargo Ships |
189 |
229 |
+21.16 |
Oil Tankers |
424 |
456 |
+7.55 |
Total |
1596 |
1674 |
+4.89 |
Berthing Specifications
PORT PARAMETER |
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OP-1 (POL PRODUCTS) |
MAX LOA 259 M MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DRAFT IMPORT 13 M MAX DRAFT EXPORT 13 M |
MAX DWT 75.000 TONS MAX DISPL 95.000 TONS |
Crude Oil & HSD. |
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OP-2 (POL PRODUCTS) |
MAX LOA 259 M MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DRAFT IMPORT 11.88 M MAX DRAFT EXPORT 11.28 |
MAX DWT 75.000 TONS MAX DISPL 95.000 TONS |
Chemical, Ethanol, Mollasses Crude Oil, Palm Oil, HSD & AV GAS.MOGAS.NAPTHA |
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OP-3 (POL PRODUCTS) |
MAX LOA 259 M MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DRAFT IMPORT 12.5 M MAX DRAFT EXPORT 12.25 M |
MAX DWT 75.000 TONS MAX DISPL 95.000 TONS |
Chemical, Ethanol, Mollasses Crude Oil, Vegetable Oil, Naphtha, Base LSFO, HSFO AV GAS, MO GAS |
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BERTH NO. 1,2,3 |
MAX LOA NR MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 10.67 M |
Dedicated coal Berth and General Cargo/ Bulk/ Deep Draft all
dirty Cargoes |
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BERTH NO. 4-5 |
MAX LOA 186 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 10.75 M |
Deep Draft/Bulk/General Cargo/Cruise Ships/ Naval Ships |
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PICT BERTH NO. 6-9 |
MAX LOA 305 M MAX BEAM NR |
Dedicated Container Terminal in Private Sector PICT w.e.f 01-08-2005. |
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BERTH NO. 10,11,12 |
MAX LOA 250 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 13 M |
Deep Draft/Bulk/General Cargo/ Naval Ships |
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BERTH NO. 13 |
MAX LOA 250 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 13 M |
Deep Draft/Bulk/General Cargo/ Naval Ships |
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BERTH NO. 18 |
MAX LOA 140 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 9.5 M |
General + Project cargo, Jute/Break bulk +Geared Containers |
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BERTH NO. 19-21 |
MAX LOA 160 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 9.5 M |
General + Project cargo, Jute/Break bulk +Geared Containers |
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BERTH NO. 22-23 |
MAX LOA 150 M MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 7.5 M |
General , Jute/Break bulk +Geared Containers |
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BERTH NO. 24-25 |
MAX LOA N.R MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 10.0 M |
General + Project cargo, Jute/Break bulk +Geared Containers, Bulk Cement. |
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KICT |
MAX LOA 340 M |
Dedicated Container Terminal in Private Sector KICT |
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BERTH NO 26-30 |
MAX BEAM NR MAX DRAFT 13 M |
n/a |
OTHER INFORMATION
1. There are no restriction on the beam for the general Cargo vessels when the ships are working with their own gear |
2. There are no Rail served Berths on East Wharves. |
3. 40 Tons shore crane available at berth No 18 |
4. Movement at Berth No.18 to 23 restricted to Day light only. |
5. Vessel drawing draft of more than the sanctioned depth will not be allowed to enter the Port. |
6. The above draught/ dimensions are subject to availability of sufficient tide/weather condition |
7. Deep draft vessels are to commence loading/discharging immediately after berthing. |
8. Ship on arrival at outer anchorage are to communicate correct draught and other vessels particulars |
Karachi Port Trust |
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is situated in the city of Karachi and has two different wharves East & West wharf and it has 3 oil pier berths 21 General Cargo berths and 2 Container Terminals on both wharves. |
OIL PIER |
From berth # OP-1 to OP-3= are oil pier berths and situated at East Wharf and the following detail of the berths are as follows. |
Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
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OP-1 |
260 M |
11.88 M |
Oil Pier |
OP- 2 |
260 M |
11.88 M |
Oil Pier |
OP- 3 |
260 M |
11.88 M |
Oil Pier |
CONVENTIONAL BERTHS |
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From berth # 1 to 5 and 10 to 17 are conventional berths and situated at East Wharf and B # 6 to 9 allotted to Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT). The following are the details of the berths and permissible draft at East Wharf. |
Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
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1. |
515 feet |
10.70 m |
CONVENTIONAL |
2. |
480 feet |
10.70 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
3. |
550 feet |
10.70 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
4. |
480 feet |
10.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
5. |
670 feet |
10.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
10. |
480 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
11. |
550 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
12. |
484 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
13. |
550 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
14. |
480 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
15. |
485 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
16. |
550 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
17. |
500 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT)
Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
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6. |
580 feet |
12.00 M |
P I C T |
7. |
390 feet |
12.00 M |
P I C T |
8. |
480 feet |
12.00 M |
P I C T |
9. |
530 feet |
12.00 M |
P I C T |
Karachi Port Trust From berth # 18 to 25 are conventional berths and situated in the city of Karachi at West Wharf and B # 26 to 30 allotted to Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT). |
Conventional Berths
The following are the details of the berths and permissible draft at West Wharf.
Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
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18 |
470 feet |
8.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
19 |
540 feet |
9.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
20 |
540 feet |
9.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
21 |
530 feet |
9.50 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
22 |
550 feet |
ONLY |
BARGES |
23 |
500 feet |
ONLY |
BARGES |
24 |
550 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
25 |
550 feet |
10.00 M |
CONVENTIONAL |
KARACHI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL KICT (WEST WHARF) |
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Berth # |
LOA |
Draft |
Remarks |
26 |
480 feet |
12.00 M |
K I C T |
27 |
600 feet |
12.00 M |
K I C T |
28 |
560 feet |
12.00 M |
K I C T |
29 |
700 feet |
12.00 M |
K I C T |
30 |
600 feet |
12.00 M |
K I C T |
New deep water Container Terminal is going to built by M/S. Hutchison Group at Port of Karachi and permissible draft will be 18 Meters.
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
n/a |
n/a |
Good |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
Shore Gantry - PICT – 6 ; KICT – 7 |
Good |
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Mobile Cranes (Rail Mounted) |
Yes |
PICT – 2 ; KICT – 2 |
Good |
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Reachstacker |
n/a |
n/a |
Good |
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RoRoTugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
n/a |
n/a |
Good |
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Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
Yes |
28 -30, 000 MT |
Good |
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Vacuvator |
Yes |
36 - 40, 000 MT |
Good |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
PICT – 10 ; KICT – 6 |
Good |
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Tractors |
Yes |
PICT – 70 ; KICT – 53 |
Good |
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Trailers |
Yes |
PICT – 70 ; KICT – 75 |
Good |
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Lighterage & Dhow (other) Wharves |
Yes |
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Berthing Tugs & Mooring Boats |
7 Tugs / 9 Boats |
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Bulk Oil Jetties |
OP-1 / OP-2 / OP-3 |
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Explosives Jetty |
OP-1/ OP-2/ OP-3 |
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Pilot Boats |
4 |
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Water Barges |
5 |
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Police Boats |
4 |
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Anti-pollution Boat |
4 |
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Speed Boats |
4 |
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Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes PICT - 19500 per day KICT - 2200 per day |
n/a |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
PICT - 1 KICT - 1 |
n/a |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
PICT – 2055 tons KICT – 2000 tons |
n/a |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
PICT - 350 KICT - 528 |
n/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a |
n/a |
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a |
n/a |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Port of Karachi Website information on Rates and Fees
Pakistan Port of Karachi Fees and Rates
Pilotage Fees
Pilotage fee is mandatory for all vessels entering and leaving the harbour and for any shifting within the harbor except for the following craft which will only be charged when services of pilot are availed;
a. Pakistan Navy ships
b. Foreign Men of War.
c. Fishing Boats.
d. Country Crafts.
GRT X 0.08 - inward
GRT X 0.08 - outward
(Minimum US $ 225 per act. Pilot cancellation US $ 300 per act.
Tug Services
For fee updates, please see the following link: Karachi Port Trust Website
Five Tugs are available at the Port, two are of 40 Tons and 3 are of 25 Tons bollard pull. Tug operations inside the harbor are rendered by Karachi Port Trust on signal from the Pilot. Tug operation is not provided outside the breakwater except in very special circumstances, at the discretion of the Deputy Conservator. This is subject to weather conditions and availability of tugs. Tug operations outside the breakwater are governed under special terms and conditions.
Tug charges:
US $ 970 for each Tug (2 Tugs inward)
US $ 970 for each Tug (2 Tugs outward)
1501-5000 GRT - 1 TUG
Above 5000 GRT - 2 TUGS.
Mooring Services
Mooring Service (Rate per operation) |
Charge (indicate currency) |
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Mooring, un-mooring or other similar service : All vessels |
US $ 0.12 per GRT PD or PTO subject to a minimum of US $ 400 per day. |
Lash Barges |
US $ 12 PD or PTO barge |
Vessels moored for repair and maintenance |
90% of the rates otherwise applicable |
Port & Harbor Dues
Port dues will be levied on all vessels for each entry in Karachi Port, except for those vessels that have left the Port but are compelled to re-enter due to weather or in consequence of having sustained damage.
As well vessels belonging to the Pakistan Navy are exempted from port dues.
Vessel Description
(rate = 100 GRT or part thereof)
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Charge (indicate
currency)
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All Ocean-going vessels (up to 5000 GRT) | US $ 0.20 per GRT per entry. |
All Ocean-going vessels (5001 – 25000 GRT) | US $ 0.26 per GRT per entry. |
All Ocean-going vessels – over 25000 GRT | US $ 0.28 per GRT per entry. |
Coastal vessels or country craft of 10 Tons and above except fishing boats | US $ 0.15 per GRT or PTO per entry. |
Vessels entering for provisions, bunkering, stores, repairs, surveys, port of refuge, and seeking medical aid | 75 % of the dues otherwise payable |
Dockage, Buoyage & Anchorage
Berthing charges are levied for use of wharves, quays, or any other structure so erected for the purpose and are charged to all vessels except those exempted mentioned above.
Vessel Description
(Rates = per metre/per hour)
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Charge (indicate
currency)
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Up to GRT 5000GRT | 0.03 FOR 12 HOURS (Minimum US $ 225 per day) |
GRT 5001 up to 25000GRT | 0.04 for 12 Hours |
Over GRT 25000GRT | 0.05 for 12 hours |
Country/Sea going sailing vessels | US $ 100 PD or PTO |
Vessels berthed alongside another vessel | 50% of the rates otherwise applicable |
Penalty for not vacating a berth when so ordered by the Port Trust | US $ 0.08 per GRT PD or PTO |
Vessels berthed for repair and maintenance | 90% of the rates otherwise applicable. |
Country craft | US $ 0.10 per GRT PD or PTO |
Outer Anchorage: Lash vessels working cargo | US $ 0.02 per GRT PD or PTO |
Outer Anchorage: Vessels anchored at outer anchorage | US $ 0.015 per GRT PD or PTO |
Outer Anchorage: Plying charges for lash barges and other barges | US$ 60 per barge per transit through the channel |
Outer Anchorage: Vessels anchored for repair and maintenance | 90% of the rates otherwise applicable |
Supply of Fresh Water
Charges for supplying water to ships alongside wharves including oil pier per 1, 000 liters or per cubic meter = Rs 300 by private companies.
Pakistan International Container Terminal
PICT is a modern container terminal operating at berths 6-9, East Wharf, Karachi Port Design depth of berths is 13.5 meters
Quay Wall: 600 meters
Backup Area: 21 Hectares
Commenced terminal operation in 2002. Premier Mercantile Services (Pvt.) Ltd. (“PMS”) – the Sponsor of PICT – has been handling cargo at the Karachi Port since 1964
All equipment is brand new, commissioned in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008
PICT is the only Container Terminal in Pakistan Sponsored and Owned by Pakistanis
PICT is a public listed company and is the only port infrastructure project listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange
It is the first port infrastructure project in Pakistan financed by International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) -- the private sector arm of the World Bank
It is the first private sector project in Pakistan in which the OPEC Fund for International Development has participated as financiers
Total Investment: approx. USD 150 million
Terminal Equipment
6 Ship to Ship-to-Shore (“STS”) Quayside Gantry Cranes
STS No.1 & No.2
- 41 tons under Spreader Lifting Capacity
- Outreach 46 mtrs
- Post Panamax
- 25 moves per crane / hour average output
STS No.3, No.4, No.5 & No.6
- 45 tons under spreader Lifting capacity
- Out reach 54 mtrs
- Super Post Panamax
- 30 moves per crane/hour average output
- Twin Lift Spreader
2 Mobile Harbour Cranes
- 32 meters Lifting Radius
- 35 tons under spreader Lifting capacity
- 17 moves per crane/hour average output
Yard Equipment
- 20 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (Dual powered – Diesel & Electric)
- 21 Reach Stackers including PMS equipment
- 01 Top Loaders
- 10 Empty Container Handlers including PMS equipment
- 10 Forklifts
- 01 RORO
- 70 Prime Movers (PICT 59, PMS 11)
- 20 Service Vehicles
REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS
- 300 Fixed Reefer Outlets
- 50 Mobile Outlets
- Each Reefer Outlet Powered by Indigenous Power Generation System
POWER GENERATION PLANT
PICT Power House caters for the entire domestic and commercial power needs of the Terminal
Present Capacity is 10 mega watts, with eight diesel generators of 1.2 MW each
Service (Per day of
part thereof)
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Charge (indicate
currency)
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Bagging plant operators, per unit of plant | Per shift (12 hrs) = Rs 600-650 per person |
Vacuvators, per unit of plant | Available |
Bunker Supplier | Available |
Bunkering Agent | Available |
Barge operator, per barge | Available: Al- Haushabi |
Fresh Water suppliers (road tankers) | USD 3.5 per ton |
Ship Contractors | Available |
Ship Chandlers | Available |
Safety equipment supplier & service | Available |
Marine Surveyor | Available |
Ship Surveyor | Available |
Cargo Surveyor | Available |
Sludge Collector | USD 50 per 5 CBM. |
Small Boat Operator | Available |
Customs Guidance
For information on Pakistan Customs Guidance, please see the following link:
1.3 Pakistan Customs Information