Special storage, warehousing is provided to the cargo
Our Correspondent
Karachi
KPT operates round the clock even during the pandemic Covid-19 lockdown situation. Port activities have been declared by federal and provincial governments as essential services to keep the economic wheel of the country in momentum.
Being the economic gateway of Pakistan, KPT has taken all requisite operational measures in liaison with concerned government departments to ensure that cargo handling at the port remains unaffected during the lockdown period.
Special storage and warehousing is provided to the cargo being handled at the port under the complexities arising as a result of lockdown. Additionally, KPT has given unprecedented waiver in demurrage period to the trade community. Under the policy guidelines and continuous supervision of the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider Zaidi, KPT is meeting the requirements of all the stakeholders and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) through efficient and vigilant handling of incoming oil tankers arriving at the port.
OMCs are receiving their respective shipments without any delay on part of the berthing and decanting arrangements.
Declaration of Karachi Port Services as essential services by Federal Government and complete support of the Provincial Government in facilitating Port Operations highlights the importance of essential requirement of continuing imports & exports for sustaining daily life and economic activities, especially under the global COVID-19 dilemma. Under these daunting challenges of COVID-19, numerous complications are emerging including petroleum shortages.
