Sea Ports of Pakistan
Pakistan's three ports include Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar are important. The importance of Pakistan's ports and dry ports is described below:
Karachi Port
It is the most important and oldest port in Pakistan which has been established for more than one hundred and fifty years ago. In 1852, the Karachi Municipality formally founded it. Initially its scope was limited, which increased over time. Karachi Port is considered one of the most important ports in the world with loading and unloading modern facilities. Modern international container terminals have also been built, equipped with giant container cranes. Government intends to expand it further.
Muhammad Bin Qasim Port
It is the second largest port in Pakistan which was built near Pakistan Steel Mills, to facilitate the needs of Steel Mills. Special terminals for iron ore and coal have been constructed at Bin Qasim port for the purpose of Steel Mills. Iron ore and coal imported from abroad for Steel Mills are unloaded here.
The Bin Qasim port meets of the country's shipping needs. Container and Oil Terminal as well as many other facilities are available here.