Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose (Private) Limited

Pakistan and United Arab Emirates signed an inter-governmental contract for economic cooperation in 2023. Under this contract the Karachi Port Trust has granted two concessions to a UAE public sector entity AD Ports Group to invest in, develop, and operate port terminals at the Karachi Port.^[4][5][6][7] AD Ports Group has established two separate joint venture companies with Kaheel Terminals of UAE to operate the two concessions namely Karachi Gateway Terminal (KGTL) and Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose (KGTML). ^[8][9]

KGTML operates a bulk and general cargo terminal on berths 11–17 on the East Wharf of Karachi Port under a 25-year concession.^{[2][10][11][8]} The general cargo operations handles steel, paper, and clinker, while the clean bulk terminal handles grains and fertilizers.^[2] KGTML operates along 1,500 meters of quay wall for general cargo and bulk operations.^[1][8][12]

KGTML aims to enhance efficiency and capacity of the multipurpose terminal by 75%, enabling the terminal to handle up to 14 million tons per annum compared to its current 8 million tons per annum.^{[2][9][13][14]} KGTML is investing $75 million in the project within the first two years and a further investment of $100 million in five years timeframe.^{[2][9][14][15][16][17]}