The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has expressed **serious concern over delays in the operation of the International Container Terminal in Karachi, officials said on Monday. The port authority warned that inefficiencies and setbacks in terminal activities are affecting the movement and handling of containers, undermining trade flows and eroding service standards at one of Pakistan’s busiest maritime gateways.
KPT officials said the international container terminal is a critical node for import and export consignments, and delays in its operations are contributing to wider logistics bottlenecks and slower cargo turnaround times. The authority stressed the need for targeted corrective actions to restore timely container handling and improve port efficiency, as stakeholders and shippers raise concerns about backlog and interruption issues that can impact supply chains and transaction costs.
Trade representatives and transporters have previously highlighted how terminal congestion and delays can delay deliveries and increase operating costs, with implications for exporters and importers relying on prompt clearance and routing of goods through Karachi’s seaports.