Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about KARACHI port (PKKHI) — Pakistan
Key information on KARACHI Port.
KARACHI (UN/Locode: PKKHI), Pakistan is a seaport located at approximately 24.82710° N, 66.98450° E.
What type of vessels KARACHI Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (69.97%), Tanker (24.2%), Other (5.54%) and Passenger (0.29%).
Where is KARACHI Port located?
Coordinates: 24.82710° N, 66.98450° E.
- PORT QASIM — UN/Locode: PKBQM — 24.77350° N, 67.33700° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KARACHI Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.09 m.
What restrictions apply at KARACHI Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do KARACHI Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 400; max beam: 61; max draft: 17.17; max DWT: 240,979; max GT: 236080; max NT: 115910; min LOA: 17; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.56; min DWT: 148; min GT: 463; min NT: 249 and build year: 1977.
Who are the ship agents at KARACHI Port?
Ship agents include Star Shipping (Pvt) limited.
Who are the service providers at KARACHI Port?
Service providers include Alfa Marine Electronics.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | PKKHI |
| Latitude / Longitude | 24.83º, 66.98º |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.09 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| PKBQM | 24.77º, 67.34º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
