KGTL strengthens Pak-UAE maritime connectivity to facilitate trade

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Mar, 2026) Chairman Karachi Port Trust Rear Admiral (Rtd) Shahid Ahmed announced that a dedicated feeder service has started to link Karachi Gateway Terminal (Private) Limited (KGTL) with the UAE ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, to strengthen maritime connectivity for Pakistan’s trading community amid evolving regional shipping dynamics.

The new service, according to a statement issued here on Friday, established a regular shipping link between Karachi and two of the region’s key transshipment hubs, enabling Pakistani importers and exporters to maintain reliable access to global container shipping networks.

The first vessel of the service arrived at KGTL on the evening of 11 March, officially marking the start of regular operations, he informed adding that the new feeder link supports supply chain continuity through KGTL and helps ensure Pakistan’s trade maintains dependable access to international markets.

The introduction of this feeder service further enhances Karachi Port’s connectivity with key regional hubs and supports Pakistan’s growing trade requirements, Chairman KPT said, adding “Strengthening maritime links with the UAE will help facilitate smoother cargo movement while providing greater flexibility for the country’s trading community as per the vision of honorable Minister for Maritime Affairs Mr Junaid Anwar Choudhry.

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Cargo routed through Fujairah and Khor Fakkan will benefit from seamless connectivity to regional and international shipping networks and containers could be transferred via integrated road and rail corridors to major commercial hubs and logistics centres across the UAE, it said.

Chief Executive Officer KGTL Khurram Aziz Khan, termed the commencement of this feeder service as a reflection of KGTL’s continued commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s maritime connectivity and supporting the country’s trading community.

“By linking Karachi directly with major UAE transshipment hubs, this service provides importers and exporters with reliable access to global shipping networks while reinforcing the role of Karachi Gateway Terminal as a key gateway for international trade," he maintained.