Container Haulage in Pakistan
Container haulage services connecting Karachi Port, Port Qasim, dry ports, warehouses, factories, and industrial zones.
What is container haulage?
Container haulage — the short-haul move from a port terminal to a nearby warehouse, CFS, or factory — is one of the most time-sensitive links in the import chain. At Karachi Port, a gate pass expires within the terminal's slot window, meaning a trailer that arrives late or without correct documentation loses its place in the queue and accumulates additional dwell costs. Pakistan Customs currently targets reducing average dwell time from the current 3–6 days to under 48 hours, so importers who brief their hauler before the vessel arrives move significantly faster. PK Transporters operates at KICT, PICT, QICT, and FOTCO with established gate procedures at each terminal.
Operational process for container haulage.
Receive port release order and container number from shipper or clearing agent
Assign trailer and coordinate port gate-pass and gate-out procedure
Move container from terminal to warehouse, factory, or dry port
Confirm container handover and file delivery documentation
Container Haulage FAQs
What is container haulage and how does it differ from general freight?
Container haulage specifically refers to moving ISO containers from port terminals to inland destinations using container chassis trailers. It involves port gate procedures, release documentation, and terminal coordination that general road freight does not require.
Can you arrange same-day container haulage from Karachi Port?
Same-day haulage is possible for containers with confirmed port release and available trailers. Contact the team with your container number and release status to check availability.
Do you cover both KICT and PICT terminals at Karachi Port?
Yes. Operations cover KICT (Karachi International Container Terminal), PICT (Pakistan International Container Terminal), and KPT general cargo berths, as well as QICT and FOTCO at Port Qasim.