KARACHI: An eight -member German parliamentarian delegation during a visit to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Saturday showed interest in development projects.

Accompanied by German Ambassador to Pakistan Cyrill Nunn, the delegation members during their visit were briefed by Chairman KPT Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed HI (M) about the port’s role in trade and commerce of the country.

The German delegation was shown projects including the elevated port expressway, coal yard and cargo village which offer investment opportunities.

With regards to the depth of Karachi Port approach channel, the KPT chairman informed the delegates about the recently undertaken dredging which has made the port capable of handling 13 meters draught vessels.

He further said that in the near future Pakistan Deep Water Container Port will start handling bigger vessels of post-Panamax category as the first phase of the port is nearing completion.

Published in Dawn, April 19th, 2015

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