The relief package includes a 50% waiver at Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited for the period from March 1 to March 20, 2026, and a similar concession at Karachi International Container Terminal from March 1 to March 10. Additionally, a 25% waiver will be implemented at South Asia Pakistan Terminals from March 11 to March 31, 2026. Chaudhry emphasized that these waivers are designed to clear backlogs of export containers that have been stranded due to operational bottlenecks, particularly affecting shipments to Gulf markets.
BUSINESSPublished 27 Apr 2026 • Published 4h ago
Pakistan Government Announces Storage Charge Waivers at Karachi Port
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On April 27, 2026, Pakistan announced significant storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust terminals to aid exporters affected by shipment disruptions. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated that these measures aim to alleviate financial pressures on exporters and improve cargo handling efficiency.
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