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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. KGTML is investing $ 75 million in the project within the first two years and a further investment of $
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KGTL operates a container terminal on berths 6-10 on the East Wharf of
Karachi Port under a 50-year concession. KGTL paid $ 50 million to Karachi Port Trust on April 22 2024 as upfront payment. Of this upfront payment $ 25 million are for concession fee and the remaining $ 25 million are advance
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KGTML operates a bulk and general cargo terminal on berths 11–17 on the East Wharf of
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154:. Karachi Port is Pakistan's most important port of international trade. Over 90% of imports and exports of Pakistan take place through Karachi Port.
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KGTML set a new record with the offloading of 20,300 metric tons of rock phosphate within 24 hours on June 14 2024 at the
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Mr. Khurram Aziz Khan is the current CEO of both KGTL and KGTML.
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