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The Port of Karachi is Pakistan’s largest and most established seaport gateway and a major logistics hub for Karachi, Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afghanistan-linked transit trade, and Pakistan’s wider import and export supply chains. Located on the Arabian Sea in Karachi, the port supports importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, textile companies, food distributors, agricultural exporters, chemical companies where permitted, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and businesses moving cargo through Pakistan.


Karachi is especially important for containerized freight, textile exports, apparel, rice, food products, consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, plastics, resins, pharmaceutical cargo where permitted, refrigerated cargo, bulk cargo, breakbulk cargo, project cargo where terminal service is available, and general commercial freight. The port includes major container terminal operations such as KICT, KGTL, and SAPTL, along with facilities for dry cargo, liquid bulk, breakbulk, and general cargo.


The port’s UN/LOCODE is PKKHI. Shippers should confirm the exact terminal, carrier service, cargo type, customs requirements, documentation, inland delivery plan, container availability, reefer requirements, terminal cut-off times, and equipment availability before booking.


Port of Karachi Overview


Port DetailInformation
Port namePort of Karachi
CountryPakistan
Province / citySindh / Karachi
RegionArabian Sea / South Asia / Pakistan trade gateway
UN/LOCODEPKKHI
Port typeSeaport / container gateway / multipurpose cargo port / industrial port
Main container terminalsKICT, KGTL, SAPTL
Port authorityKarachi Port Trust
Main cargo focusContainers, textiles, apparel, food products, rice, machinery, consumer goods, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, plastics, resins, refrigerated cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk, general cargo
Main terminal typesContainer terminals, dry cargo berths, liquid bulk facilities, breakbulk areas, multipurpose berths, reefer areas, truck gates, customs zones, warehousing and logistics facilities
Cargo typesContainers, pallets, cartons, refrigerated cargo, textile cargo, apparel, food products, rice, consumer goods, machinery, industrial cargo, chemicals where permitted, plastics, bulk cargo, breakbulk, general freight
Suitable forImporters, exporters, textile companies, manufacturers, retailers, food exporters, agricultural exporters, industrial suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, Pakistan and Afghanistan-linked supply chains

Why Ship Through the Port of Karachi?


Karachi is strategically located on Pakistan’s southern coast and provides direct access to the country’s largest city, main commercial center, industrial base, and national road and rail networks. For many importers and exporters, the Port of Karachi is a practical gateway because it connects ocean freight services with Karachi-area warehouses, factories, customs brokers, bonded facilities, inland transport providers, and up-country delivery routes.


For importers, Karachi provides access to Pakistan’s largest consumer and industrial market. The port supports retail distribution, manufacturing inputs, textile and apparel supply chains, machinery imports, food supply chains, pharmaceutical cargo where permitted, chemicals and plastics where permitted, construction materials, eCommerce inventory, and general commercial freight.


For exporters, the port supports Pakistani cargo moving to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and other global markets. Karachi is especially relevant for textile and apparel exports, rice, food products, leather goods, sports goods, surgical instruments, agricultural products, industrial goods, chemicals where permitted, and general containerized freight.


Karachi is especially relevant for businesses that need access to:


  • Pakistan’s main commercial and industrial gateway
  • Karachi Port Trust cargo infrastructure
  • KICT, KGTL, and SAPTL container terminal operations
  • Pakistan’s textile, apparel, food, rice, manufacturing, and industrial export flows
  • Inland distribution to Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, and other Pakistani markets
  • Afghanistan-linked transit and regional cargo movements where service and documentation permit
  • Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive shipments
  • Customs, bonded warehousing, trucking, rail-linked services, CFS, storage, and inland delivery services
  • Trade routes connecting Pakistan with Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and global transshipment networks

Container Shipping Through Karachi


The Port of Karachi supports containerized import and export cargo through major container terminal operations including KICT, KGTL, and SAPTL. Container services through Karachi can support FCL shipments, LCL shipments, refrigerated containers, textile cargo, apparel, food products, rice, retail inventory, consumer goods, machinery, industrial cargo, chemicals where permitted, plastics, resins, eCommerce stock, and general commercial freight.


Businesses use Karachi for:


  • Import containers into Karachi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, and other inland Pakistani markets
  • Export containers from Pakistani manufacturers, textile mills, apparel factories, rice exporters, food producers, leather goods suppliers, sports goods manufacturers, surgical instrument exporters, chemical companies where permitted, and industrial producers
  • Full container load shipments
  • Less than container load shipments
  • Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive freight
  • Food products, frozen goods, chilled goods, seafood, meat products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, pharmaceuticals where permitted, and perishables where service is available
  • Textile cargo, apparel, garments, fabric, yarn, home textiles, towels, bed linen, and related manufactured goods
  • Consumer goods, retail inventory, household goods, furniture, electronics, and eCommerce stock
  • Machinery, spare parts, tools, equipment, and industrial inputs
  • Rice, agricultural products, processed food, packaged food, and commodity-based exports where permitted
  • Chemicals, plastics, resins, and industrial materials where permitted
  • Cargo moving to or from Karachi, Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Afghanistan-linked corridors where applicable
  • Shipments connected to Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Colombo, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Busan, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Felixstowe, New York/New Jersey, Houston, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Mombasa, Durban, and other global gateways

For larger shipments, FCL shipping is usually suitable when cargo can fill a 20ft or 40ft container. For smaller shipments, LCL shipping allows businesses to move partial container loads without paying for a full container.

Karachi Freight Rates

Freight Shipping Cost from & to Karachi for a 20-foot Container

Port Capacity and Terminal Infrastructure


The Port of Karachi is a multipurpose seaport complex with infrastructure for container cargo, dry cargo, liquid bulk, breakbulk, refrigerated cargo, general cargo, customs procedures, truck gates, warehousing, rail-linked movement, and inland logistics.


Karachi Port Trust identifies KICT, KGTL, and SAPTL as the port’s main private-partnership container terminals. These terminals support container handling, yard operations, vessel loading and discharge, import and export storage, reefer services where available, truck gates, customs-linked processes, and inland cargo movement. SAPTL is positioned as a deep-water container terminal, while KICT and KGTL support container operations within the Karachi Port complex.


The wider port complex supports:


  • Container handling
  • FCL and LCL cargo
  • Import and export container flows
  • Refrigerated and frozen cargo handling
  • Textile, apparel, food, rice, seafood, and temperature-sensitive shipments
  • Consumer goods, retail cargo, furniture, electronics, and eCommerce inventory
  • Machinery, spare parts, tools, and industrial cargo
  • Chemicals, plastics, resins, and industrial materials where permitted
  • Dry bulk and liquid bulk cargo where service is available
  • Breakbulk and heavy cargo where terminal compatibility is confirmed
  • Yard and gate operations
  • Customs and border inspection procedures
  • Trucking connections across Karachi and up-country Pakistan
  • Rail-linked cargo movement where terminal and service availability permit
  • Warehousing, bonded storage, CFS, distribution, cold storage, and inland delivery support

This infrastructure makes Karachi suitable for shippers that need a Pakistan container gateway, access to Karachi’s industrial and commercial base, textile and apparel export support, refrigerated cargo handling, and inland logistics connections across Pakistan.


Main Cargo Handled Through Karachi


The Port of Karachi handles a broad mix of containerized cargo, refrigerated cargo, textiles, apparel, food products, rice, agricultural goods, consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, plastics, resins, liquid bulk, dry bulk, breakbulk, project cargo where permitted, and general commercial freight.


Cargo TypeExamples
Containerized importsConsumer goods, electronics, machinery, food products, retail inventory, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, general cargo
Containerized exportsTextiles, apparel, rice, food products, leather goods, sports goods, surgical instruments, industrial goods, general freight
Textile and apparel cargoGarments, fabric, yarn, towels, home textiles, bed linen, finished apparel, textile accessories
Refrigerated cargoFrozen food, chilled cargo, seafood, meat products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, pharmaceuticals where permitted, temperature-sensitive products where service is available
Food and agricultural cargoRice, processed food, packaged food, grains, ingredients, fruit, vegetables, seafood, and agricultural products where permitted
Retail and consumer goodsStore inventory, household goods, furniture, electronics, clothing, seasonal products
eCommerce cargoMarketplace inventory, DTC products, consolidated stock, fulfillment cargo
Machinery cargoEquipment, spare parts, tools, industrial machinery, production equipment
Industrial cargoManufacturing inputs, components, tools, materials, production supplies
Chemical and plastic cargoPackaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materials where permitted
Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargoMedicines, medical products, healthcare supplies, and temperature-sensitive products where permitted and properly documented
Dry bulk cargoGrains, cement, minerals, raw materials, fertilizers, and other bulk commodities where terminal compatibility is confirmed
Liquid bulk cargoFuels, oils, chemicals, and other liquid cargo where permitted and terminal compatibility is confirmed
Breakbulk cargoNon-containerized cargo, industrial units, equipment, steel, and project cargo where service is available
General cargoPallets, cartons, mixed commercial freight, samples, packaged goods

Karachi is especially relevant for shippers that need access to Pakistan’s largest commercial market, textile and apparel export flows, food and rice exports, refrigerated cargo services, industrial imports, and inland logistics across Pakistan.


Shipping to Karachi, Pakistan


Importers ship cargo to Karachi from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and other global trade regions. Imported cargo may support retail distribution, textile and apparel manufacturing, food supply chains, pharmaceutical distribution where permitted, construction projects, industrial operations, wholesale markets, eCommerce fulfillment, and inland delivery across Pakistan.


Common imports to Karachi include:


  • Consumer goods and retail inventory
  • Electronics and household goods
  • Apparel, footwear, furniture, and seasonal products
  • Food products and beverages
  • Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
  • Machinery and spare parts
  • Textile inputs, fabric, yarn, accessories, and production materials
  • Industrial equipment and production inputs
  • Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
  • Pharmaceutical and healthcare products where permitted
  • Construction materials
  • Automotive parts and equipment where service is available
  • Project cargo and heavy equipment where permitted
  • General commercial freight

When shipping to Karachi, importers should compare total landed cost rather than only the ocean freight rate. Total landed cost may include origin charges, ocean freight, destination charges, customs duties, sales tax, additional duties or levies where applicable, terminal handling, customs broker fees, documentation fees, inspection fees, storage, demurrage, detention, trucking, rail movement where available, inland delivery, bonded warehousing, cold storage, warehouse handling, and cargo insurance.


Use the iContainers ocean freight calculator to estimate shipping costs and compare available freight options.


Shipping From Karachi, Pakistan


Exporters use Karachi for cargo moving from Karachi, Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and inland Pakistani production regions to international markets. The port can support containerized exports, textiles, apparel, rice, food products, seafood, leather goods, sports goods, surgical instruments, manufactured goods, machinery, industrial cargo, chemicals where permitted, refrigerated cargo, breakbulk, and general commercial freight.


Common export cargo from Karachi and Pakistan includes:


  • Textiles and apparel
  • Fabric, yarn, towels, bed linen, and home textiles
  • Rice and agricultural products
  • Food products and beverages
  • Seafood and fish products where permitted
  • Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
  • Leather goods
  • Sports goods
  • Surgical instruments and medical-related products where permitted
  • Manufactured goods
  • Machinery and spare parts
  • Industrial components and tools
  • Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
  • Retail and consumer goods
  • eCommerce inventory
  • Project cargo where permitted
  • General containerized freight

For exporters, the best shipping option depends on cargo volume, commodity type, destination, Incoterm, carrier service, terminal cut-off, container availability, reefer equipment availability, export documentation, inland pickup location, inspection requirements, commodity restrictions, and required transit time.


FCL is usually more efficient for larger commercial volumes, while LCL can work well for smaller shipments, samples, cartons, pallets, and partial container loads moving through consolidation networks.


FCL vs LCL Shipping Through Karachi


Shipping OptionBest ForMain AdvantageConsideration
FCL shippingFull 20ft or 40ft container loadsDedicated container and fewer cargo touchpointsBest when shipment volume justifies a full container
LCL shippingSmaller shipments, cartons, pallets, samples, partial loadsPay only for the space usedMay involve consolidation or deconsolidation through Karachi, Jebel Ali, Colombo, Singapore, Port Klang, or another regional hub
Reefer containerFood products, seafood, meat, dairy, frozen goods, chilled cargo, pharmaceuticals where permitted, perishablesMaintains controlled temperature during transitRequires reefer equipment, plug availability, temperature settings, documentation, and cold-chain coordination
Textile and apparel cargoGarments, fabric, yarn, home textiles, towels, bed linen, apparel accessoriesStrong fit for Pakistan export flowsRequires carton labeling, packing accuracy, buyer documentation, and schedule coordination
Rice and agricultural cargoRice, grains, food ingredients, agricultural commodities, processed foodUseful for export cargo from PakistanRequires product classification, fumigation or inspection documents where applicable, and clean cargo documentation
Retail and eCommerce cargoStore inventory, marketplace stock, household goods, fashion goods, electronicsUseful for import distribution and export stockRequires SKU planning, carton labeling, commercial invoices, and customs data accuracy
Machinery and industrial cargoEquipment, spare parts, tools, production machinerySupports manufacturing and industrial supply chainsRequires weight checks, packing, permits where applicable, and accurate cargo descriptions
Chemical and plastic cargoPackaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materialsSupports textile, packaging, manufacturing, and industrial cargo flowsRequires classification, permits, safety documentation, and terminal compatibility
Breakbulk and project cargoOversized cargo, equipment, industrial units, non-containerized freightUseful when cargo is not suitable for standard containersRequires terminal approval, lifting plan, route planning, permits, and dimensional checks
General cargo shippingConsumer goods, machinery, retail goods, packaged cargoFlexible for standard commercial freightRequires accurate packing, labeling, documentation, and cargo details

For shippers comparing route options, iContainers’ transit time calculator can help estimate shipping times before booking.


Customs Clearance at Karachi and Pakistan


Cargo imported or exported through Karachi must comply with Pakistan Customs requirements, Federal Board of Revenue procedures, import and export regulations, and commodity-specific inspection requirements. Importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, manufacturers, retailers, textile companies, food distributors, agricultural exporters, chemical companies where permitted, and logistics providers should prepare accurate shipment data before cargo arrival, customs entry, inspection, release, inland delivery, or vessel departure.


Required data may include product descriptions, HS codes or Pakistan Customs tariff classifications, customs value, country of origin, shipper details, consignee details, importer of record information, exporter information, tax identification details, permits where applicable, and supporting documentation.


Commercial shipments through Karachi may require documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill, Goods Declaration, import declaration, export declaration, certificate of origin when required, import permit or export license when applicable, insurance certificate, and product-specific certificates or inspection documents.


Regulated goods such as food products, agricultural goods, meat, seafood, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, batteries, hazardous cargo, chemicals, plants, animals, vehicles, textiles, dual-use goods, and restricted items may require additional permits, inspection, testing, agency approval, safety documentation, sanitary or phytosanitary clearance, or product compliance records under Pakistani rules.


For more general guidance, read iContainers’ guide to customs clearance.


Documents Needed for Shipping Through Karachi


Most commercial ocean freight shipments to or from Karachi require:


  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or sea waybill
  • Goods Declaration
  • Import declaration, when importing
  • Export declaration, when exporting
  • HS code or Pakistan Customs tariff classification
  • Importer of record details, when importing into Pakistan
  • Exporter details, when exporting from Pakistan
  • Consignee and shipper details
  • National Tax Number, sales tax registration, or tax identification details, when applicable
  • Certificate of origin, when required
  • Import permit, when applicable
  • Export license, when applicable
  • Product inspection documents, when applicable
  • Arrival notice
  • Delivery order or cargo release documents
  • Insurance certificate, when applicable
  • Letter of credit or bank documents, when required by the transaction
  • Food safety documents, when applicable
  • Sanitary or phytosanitary certificates, when applicable
  • Fumigation or wood packaging documentation, when applicable
  • Textile, apparel, food, agricultural, seafood, chemical, battery, pharmaceutical, machinery, project cargo, or dual-use documentation, when applicable
  • Dangerous goods declaration, when applicable
  • Safety data sheet, for chemicals or hazardous cargo
  • Battery documentation, when applicable
  • Customs broker authorization or power of attorney, when using a customs broker
  • Inland transport documents, when cargo moves by truck, rail, warehouse transfer, bonded storage, cold storage, distribution center, transload facility, or final delivery

Documentation should be complete and consistent before cargo arrival, customs release, inland transfer, export gate-in, or vessel departure. Incorrect HS codes, incomplete product descriptions, missing permits, inaccurate invoices, inconsistent consignee details, late customs filings, missing inspection documents, unclear cargo values, or missing agency approvals can delay customs clearance and increase costs.


Common Shipping Routes for Karachi


Karachi connects Pakistan with Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and global trade lanes through container services, feeder networks, trucking, rail-linked inland movement where available, warehousing, customs services, bonded logistics, cold storage, transloading, and inland distribution networks.


Trade LaneCommon Cargo
China to KarachiMachinery, electronics, consumer goods, textile inputs, chemicals where permitted, industrial inputs
Karachi to ChinaTextiles, apparel, rice, food products, seafood where permitted, industrial cargo
UAE and Gulf to KarachiConsumer goods, machinery, chemicals where permitted, retail cargo, food products, industrial supplies
Karachi to UAE and GulfTextiles, apparel, food products, rice, leather goods, general freight
Southeast Asia to KarachiConsumer goods, electronics, machinery, chemicals where permitted, food products, textile inputs
Karachi to Southeast AsiaTextiles, rice, food products, industrial goods, general freight
Europe to KarachiMachinery, chemicals where permitted, pharmaceuticals where permitted, consumer goods, industrial inputs
Karachi to EuropeTextiles, apparel, rice, food products, leather goods, sports goods, surgical instruments, general freight
North America to KarachiMachinery, industrial equipment, chemicals where permitted, retail cargo, food products
Karachi to North AmericaTextiles, apparel, home textiles, rice, food products, leather goods, surgical instruments, general freight
Africa to KarachiRaw materials, agricultural goods, food products, regional cargo, general freight
Karachi to AfricaTextiles, consumer goods, machinery, food products, industrial supplies, general cargo
Karachi to inland PakistanImports moving by truck, rail where available, bonded storage, warehouse transfer, cold storage, and regional distribution
Inland Pakistan to KarachiExport cargo from textile, food, agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, and retail supply chains

Routing may involve direct ocean services, feeder services, trucking, rail-linked movement, inland pickup, bonded warehousing, cold storage, transloading, or transshipment through Karachi, Port Qasim, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Busan, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Felixstowe, New York/New Jersey, Houston, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Mombasa, Durban, and other hubs depending on carrier schedule, cargo type, terminal availability, and destination.


When Should You Use Karachi Instead of Another Pakistani Port?


Karachi can be suitable when:


  • The cargo origin or destination is in Karachi, Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or an inland route that is efficiently served through Karachi
  • The shipment benefits from access to Pakistan’s largest commercial city, industrial base, customs broker network, warehousing market, and inland transport capacity
  • The cargo involves containers, refrigerated cargo, textiles, apparel, rice, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, eCommerce stock, machinery, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, plastics, dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk, or general commercial freight
  • Inland delivery is more efficient through Karachi than through Port Qasim, Gwadar, or another gateway
  • The shipment needs access to KICT, KGTL, SAPTL, reefer support, storage, bonded logistics, trucking routes, rail-linked cargo where available, or Karachi-area distribution networks
  • Carrier schedule, terminal availability, trucking cost, customs process, cargo type, equipment availability, and landed cost are better through Karachi

Another Pakistani port may be more suitable when cargo is closer to a different gateway or when a specific carrier service, inland corridor, terminal, or commodity flow provides a better total cost. Port Qasim may be better for certain industrial, bulk, energy, automotive, or inland flows depending on terminal, commodity, and carrier service. Gwadar may be relevant for specific regional, project, or strategic cargo flows where service and inland routing are suitable.


The right port choice should be based on total landed cost, cargo origin, final destination, terminal availability, current operational status, sailing schedule, commodity type, customs requirements, reefer needs, service frequency, trucking capacity, rail availability, warehouse availability, transload requirements, and required delivery date.


How to Get an Ocean Freight Quote for Karachi


To get a freight quote to or from Karachi, prepare the following details:


  1. Origin and destination
  2. Port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door, or door-to-door requirement
  3. Cargo weight and dimensions
  4. Number of pallets, cartons, boxes, containers, or shipment units
  5. FCL, LCL, reefer, general cargo, hazardous cargo, machinery cargo, chemical cargo, industrial cargo, food cargo, textile cargo, apparel cargo, rice cargo, agricultural cargo, breakbulk cargo, project cargo, or temperature-controlled cargo preference
  6. Commodity description and HS code or Pakistan Customs tariff classification, if available
  7. Cargo ready date
  8. Incoterm
  9. Supplier, warehouse, factory, production site, bonded facility, distribution center, cold storage, transload facility, or inland pickup address, if exporting
  10. Final delivery address, if importing or arranging door delivery
  11. Customs clearance requirements
  12. Pakistan import permit, export license, sanitary, phytosanitary, regulatory, or agency requirements, if applicable
  13. Product inspection, safety, customs, food, agricultural, seafood, chemical, battery, textile, machinery, pharmaceutical, project cargo, or other agency requirements, if applicable
  14. Special handling requirements, such as reefer cargo, hazardous cargo, chemicals, lithium batteries, seafood cargo, agricultural cargo, oversized cargo, customs exam, product testing, high-value cargo, bonded warehousing, cold storage, warehouse delivery, rail-linked movement, transloading, or final-mile appointment
  15. Preferred carrier, terminal, trucking provider, rail provider, customs broker, warehouse, bonded facility, cold storage provider, consolidation provider, or transshipment hub, if already specified

With iContainers, businesses can compare ocean freight options online, review available rates, and manage international shipments through a digital booking process.

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FAQ About the Port of Karachi

Where is the Port of Karachi?

The Port of Karachi is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Karachi?

The UN/LOCODE for Karachi is PKKHI.

What cargo is commonly shipped through Karachi?

Karachi handles containerized cargo, textiles, apparel, rice, food products, consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, plastics, refrigerated cargo, bulk cargo, breakbulk, and general commercial freight.

What are the main container terminals at Karachi Port?

The main container terminals at Karachi Port include KICT, KGTL, and SAPTL.

What is SAPTL?

SAPTL, also known as South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited, is a deep-water container terminal at Karachi Port.

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