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Fire destroyed containers in port area

A fire broke out among containers which were stored at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), a part of Karachi Port, on Jan 16, 2026, at 1.45 p.m. near Gate 20, close to the West Wharf. Thick plumes of smoke from the blaze were visible several kilometres away. Despite a prompt response from firefighting teams of the Karachi Port Truist, Pakistan Navy fire teams, as well as Rescue 1122 and Karachi Shipyard units, at least 20 containers were completely destroyed. A total of 15 fire tenders were deployed, and after a strenuous operation, the blaze was brought under control. Cooling operations continued for several hours to prevent reignition. As a precautionary measure, the port authorities suspended the loading and unloading of two ships, partially affecting port operations. The activities in other areas of the port continued on a limited scale, and all staff were safely evacuated. No injuries or casualties have been reported. At the time of the fire, there were far fewer people present than on other days, as many were observing Friday prayers. While the exact cause of the fire outbreak remained under investigation, reports suggested that the fire originated in one container and may have been triggered or intensified by a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, spontaneous combustion of chemical cargo, or an electrical short circuit. It then spread rapidly to the adjacent boxes. The affected containers were carrying hazardous materials, including lithium batteries, chemical powders, and electrical equipment. Reports with photos and video: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2587518/massive-fire-at-karachi-port-doused-after-engulfing-over-20-containers-no-casualties-reported https://www.dawn.com/news/1967318/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPezIhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNLGdfBmtYlQsYS342uX9EepkstcVutwQFwO_nvACgbUd73FWR90fykxoKok_aem_oRWjpkVwzJkvkT1W77iIkw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGfSKcvEpk

Pakistan gets its first ever remote-controlled cranes at Hutchison Ports

Hutchison Ports Pakistan received three new remote-controlled quay cranes to mark the beginning of the terminal’s second phase in Karachi. The development will make Pakistan the first country in the South Asia region to install semi-automated, cabin-less cranes. Pakistan’s first and only deep-water container port received the first installment of these high-tech cranes, under their agreement signed with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, China (ZPMC) recently, for the purchase of 8 new cabin-less remote-controlled quay cranes, and 24 remote-controlled rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGCs). This incoming equipment will be the first of its kind in the country.

APL starts new India Pakistan-Mediterranean service

APL launches the India Pakistan-Mediterranean Express (IPM) Service – its first weekly service that directly connects India and Pakistan with the Mediterranean markets, the company said in its press release. “APL's new IPM service signifies another milestone in broadening our Indian Subcontinent (ISC) service offerings. APL customers in South Asia can expect to benefit from its direct shipping route and wide coverage of the Mediterranean ports. With its strategic port rotation that serves the major transhipment hubs of Malta, Damietta, Piraeus, Nhava Sheva and Mundra, shippers can tap on APL’s global network at these relay ports for further connectivity into vast key European, Asia and the U.S. East Coast markets,” said Eric Eng, APL Head of Asia-Europe Trade. Besides offering the fastest transit time from Mersin and Aliaga to the ISC markets, the IPM service also assures shippers an optimal handling of outbound cargo from India through a network of inland container depots located across the country before heading for the ports of Mundra and Nhava Sheva. The first sailing of the new IPM service will commence from the Port of Karachi, Pakistan, on 2 July 2017. The service will call the ports of Khor Fakkan, Karachi, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Djibouti, Jeddah, Damietta, Piraeus, Malta, Aliaga, Mersin and Port Said West.