Development Projects at Port Qasim

All development projects at the port are being undertaken in private sector on BOT basis without costing a penny to PQA. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune of US$ 1.22 billion is expected over a period of five years through development projects at the port.

Liquid Cargo terminal

Liquid cargo Terminal, with handling capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum, has been developed through joint venture of by M/s Felda, Westbury and Qasim (FWQ) at a cost of US$ 15 million. Soft operations commenced on 30^th Mar. 2009. Formal commissioning of the terminal is expected shortly.

2^nd Container Terminal

2^nd Container Terminal is being developed by DP World at a cost of US$ 250 million with handling capacity of 1.175 million TEUs per annum. The Terminal is likely to be completed by end 2011. Twenty (20) % work has so far been completed.

GasPort LNG Floating Terminal

To meet the energy demands, an LNG Floating Terminal is being developed by M/s GasPort at a cost of US$ 160 million with handling capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum. The terminal is expected to be completed by end 2010. Design work is currently in progress.

Grain & Fertilizer Terminal

A specialized Grain & Fertilizer Terminal is being developed by M/s Fauji Akbar Portia at a cost of US$ 100 million with handling capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum. The Terminal is expected to be completed by end 2011. 30 % work has so far been completed.