PICT boosting capacity

The Phase 2 development of Karachis Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) is due for completion by the end of June.

Pakistan International Container Terminal, capacity boost
Pakistan International Container Terminal, capacity boost

Work has already begun on the $24 million third phase programme; phase one cost $30 million and phase two $17 million.

Following the importation of new cranage worth $6 million from ZPMC, PICT cranes now has a complement of three and will add a fourth by September, as well as four new RTGs.

The terminal will be able to handle 500,000TEU/year once Phase 3 has been finished.