Maritime ties between Abu Dhabi and Karachi
Abu Dhabi-based terminal operator AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional connectivity and foster economic growth in Pakistan.
With this move, the partners will launch a bilateral cooperation and increase their efforts for the development, expansion, and digitalisation of port projects within Pakistan.
KPT chairman Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi: "Together, we will work towards transforming Karachi Port into a world-class maritime hub that can effectively meet the demands of the evolving global trade landscape."
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO and managing director of AD Ports Group: "We aim to leverage our group’s extensive experience and capabilities to transform Karachi Port’s Container Terminal into a premier hub for transhipment as well as imported and exported cargo.” (lh)