Hutchison Ports Pakistan to invest $76mn in major upgrade

By Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country's only state-of-the-art deep-water container terminal, announced a major upgrade to its operations with a $76 million investment program spanning 2026 and 2027. As per a statement released on Wednesday, the investment includes two electric remote-controlled Quay Cranes (QCs), 17 electric remote-controlled Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes (RTGCs), 70 e-trucks, and 50 trailers. The terminal has already received its first batch of 20 e-trucks, 10 trailers, a reach stacker, and an empty handler this year. The company said that beyond commercial growth, this fleet electrification supports Hutchison Ports Group's global sustainability targets and advances Pakistan's sustainable development through supply chain decarbonization. 'Our continuous investment reflects our unwavering commitment to Pakistan's economic growth and maritime leadership,' said CS Kim, CEO of Hutchison Ports Pakistan. 'Working hand-in-hand with MOMA, KPT, and the Government, we are fully focused on turning the Prime Minister's vision to establish Pakistan as a premier transhipment hub into a reality. By deploying cutting-edge technology, we are enabling faster turnaround times, optimising cargo clearance, and unlocking long-term economic value for the nation.' As part of the broader Hutchison Ports Pakistan upgrade program, the terminal has submitted a proposal to the Government of Pakistan to secure additional land for the implementation of a Centralised Examination Area. This initiative directly supports the maritime agenda of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MOMA), Karachi Port Trust (KPT), and the Government of Pakistan to build a high-capacity logistics hub that optimises trade efficiency and drives regional commercial activity.