Saudi Investment: Delegation Explores Cargo Terminals and Auto Zone at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Saudi Arabia is exploring potential investment opportunities at Port Qasim, including multipurpose cargo terminals, an integrated container terminal and an automobile import and re-export zone, following a visit by a high-level business delegation to the port.

Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al-Saud, chairman of the Saudi-Pakistani Joint Business Council’s Saudi chapter, led the delegation during a visit to the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on November 10, 2026.

The delegation was received by PQA Chairman Rear Admiral Syed Moazzam Ilyas HI(M) (Retd.) and Federal Secretary for Maritime Affairs Captain Muhammad Khurram Agha (Retd.).

During the meeting, the PQA chairman highlighted the longstanding relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expressing confidence that stronger economic cooperation and mutually beneficial investments would further deepen bilateral ties.

He also outlined Port Qasim’s strategic importance as one of Pakistan’s major maritime and trade gateways, briefing the visitors on its operational activities, port infrastructure, ongoing development projects and available investment opportunities.

The Saudi delegation showed particular interest in the authority’s development plans, including the Multipurpose Cargo Terminal, Integrated Container Terminal and Import/Re-export Auto Zone.

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The delegation also proposed exploring potential projects involving petroleum storage facilities and mineral refineries at Port Qasim, broadening the scope of possible cooperation beyond cargo and container handling.

The visit reflects efforts by both countries to expand private-sector investment and strengthen commercial partnerships. The Port Qasim Authority said it remained committed to facilitating investment and developing mutually beneficial ventures to enhance the port’s role as a regional maritime, trade and logistics hub.