Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al-Saud, chairman of the Saudi chapter of the Saudi-Pakistani Joint Business Council, led a high-level Saudi business delegation to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL) to explore maritime investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed, Chairman, KPT, received the delegation, along with Capt. Muhammad Khurram Agha, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, Chairman, Gwadar Port Authority. During the meeting, KPT highlighted its transformation into a fifth-generation port, record performance in FY2025-26, growing transshipment operations and an ongoing modernization programme.

Chairman KPT also outlined key investment opportunities, including the proposed 140-acre Maritime Business District, development of Manora Shipyard, terminal expansion projects and strategic connectivity initiatives such as the M-10 Port Link, KPT-Pipri Freight Corridor, ML-1 railway linkage and East-West Wharves Connectivity Bridge.

Prince Mansour expressed strong interest in the Maritime Business District, green port initiatives, terminal infrastructure expansion and logistics connectivity projects, describing them as promising areas for Saudi investment and joint ventures. The delegation also toured SAPTL’s state-of-the-art cargo handling facilities, gaining first-hand insight into the terminal’s operational capabilities and efficiency.

The visit underscored growing Saudi interest in Pakistan’s maritime sector and reaffirmed KPT’s commitment to attracting foreign investment, enhancing regional connectivity and positioning Karachi Port as a leading maritime and logistics hub in the region.