Pakistan Port of Karachi Fees and Rates

Pilotage Fees

Pilotage fee is mandatory for all vessels entering and leaving the harbour and for any shifting within the harbor except for the following craft which will only be charged when services of pilot are availed;

a. Pakistan Navy ships

b. Foreign Men of War.

c. Fishing Boats.

d. Country Crafts.

GRT X 0.08 - inward

GRT X 0.08 - outward

(Minimum US $ 225 per act. Pilot cancellation US $ 300 per act.

2.1.4.2. Tug Services

Five Tugs are available at the Port, two are of 40 Tons and 3 are of 25 Tons bollard pull. Tug operations inside the harbor are rendered by Karachi Port Trust on signal from the Pilot. Tug operation is not provided outside the breakwater except in very special circumstances, at the discretion of the Deputy Conservator. This is subject to weather conditions and availability of tugs. Tug operations outside the breakwater are governed under special terms and conditions.

Tug charges :

US $ 970 for each Tug (2 Tugs inward)

US $ 970 for each Tug (2 Tugs outward)

1501-5000 GRT - 1 TUG

Above 5000 GRT - 2 TUGS.

2.1.4.3. Mooring Services

Mooring Service (Rate per operation)	Charge (indicate currency)
Mooring, un-mooring or other similar service : All vessels	US $ 0.12 per GRT PD or PTO subject to a minimum of US $ 400 per day.
Lash Barges	US $ 12 PD or PTO barge
Vessels moored for repair and maintenance	90% of the rates otherwise applicable

2.1.4.4. Port & Harbour Dues

Port dues will be levied on all vessels for each entry in Karachi Port, except for those vessels that have left the Port but are compelled to re-enter due to weather or in consequence of having sustained damage. As well vessels belonging to the Pakistan Navy are exempted from port dues.

Vessel Description (rate = 100 GRT or part thereof)	Charge (indicate currency)
All Ocean-going vessels – upto 5000 GRT	US $ 0.20 per GRT per entry.
All Ocean-going vessels – 5001 – 25000 GRT	US $ 0.26 per GRT per entry.
All Ocean-going vessels – over 25000 GRT	US $ 0.28 per GRT per entry.
Coastal vessels or country craft of 10 Tons and above except fishing boats	US $ 0.15 per GRT or PTO per entry.
Vessels entering for provisions, bunkering, stores, repairs, surveys, port of refuge, and seeking medical aid	75 % of the dues otherwise payable.

2.1.4.5. Dockage, Buoyage & Anchorage

Berthing charges are levied for use of wharves, quays, or any other structure so erected for the purpose and are charged to all vessels except those exempted mentioned above.

Vessel Description (Rates = per metre/per hour)	Charge (indicate currency)
Upto GRT 5000	GRT X 0.03 FOR 12 HOURS (Minimum US $ 225 per day)
GRT 5001 upto 25000	GRT X 0.04 for 12 Hours
Over GRT 25000	GRT X 0.05 for 12 hours.
Country/Sea going sailing vessels	US $ 100 PD or PTO
Vessels berthed alongside another vessel	50% of the rates otehrwise applicable
Penalty for not vacating a berth when so ordered by the Port Trust	US $ 0.08 per GRT PD or PTO
Vessels berthed for repair and maintenance	90% of the rates otherwise applicable.
Country craft	US $ 0.10 per GRT PD or PTO
Outer Anchorage: Lash vessels working cargo	US $ 0.02 per GRT PD or PTO
Outer Anchorage: Vessels anchored at outer anchorage	US $ 0.015 per GRT PD or PTO
Outer Anchorage: Plying charges for lash barges and other barges	US $ 60 per barge per transit through the channel
Outer Anchorage: Vessels anchored for repair and maintenance	90% of the rates otherwise applicable

2.1.4.6. Supply of Fresh Water

Charges for supplying water to ships alongside wharves including oil pier per 1, 000 liters or per cubic meter = Rs 300 by private companies.

2.1.5. Berthing Equipment & Specifications

Pakistan International Container Terminal :

PICT is a modern container terminal operating at berths 6—9, East Wharf, Karachi Port

Design depth of berths is 13.5 meters

Quay Wall: 600 meters

Backup Area: 21 Hectares

Commenced terminal operation in 2002. Premier Mercantile Services (Pvt.) Ltd. (“PMS”) – the Sponsor of PICT – has been handling cargo at the Karachi Port since 1964

All equipment is brand new, commissioned in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008

PICT is the only Container Terminal in Pakistan Sponsored and Owned by Pakistanis

PICT is a public listed company and is the only port infrastructure project listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange

It is the first port infrastructure project in Pakistan financed by International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) -- the private sector arm of the World Bank

It is the first private sector project in Pakistan in which the OPEC Fund for International Development has participated as financiers

Total Investment: approx. USD 150 million

Terminal Equipment:

- 6 Ship to Ship-to-Shore (“STS”) Quayside Gantry Cranes

§ STS No.1 & No.2

· 41 tons under Spreader Lifting Capacity

· Outreach 46 mtrs

· Post Panamax

· 25 moves per crane / hour average output

§ STS No.3, No.4, No.5 & No.6

§ 45 tons under spreader Lifting capacity

§ Out reach 54 mtrs

§ Super Post Panamax

§ 30 moves per crane/hour average output

§ Twin Lift Spreader

o 2 Mobile Harbour Cranes

§ 32 meters Lifting Radius

§ 35 tons under spreader Lifting capacity

§ 17 moves per crane/hour average output

o Yard Equipments

§ 20 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (Dual powered – Diesel & Electric)

§ 21 Reach Stackers including PMS equipment

§ 01 Top Loaders

§ 10 Empty Container Handlers including PMS equipment

§ 10 Forklifts

§ 01 RORO

§ 70 Prime Movers (PICT 59, PMS 11)

§ 20 Service Vehicles

REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS

300 Fixed Reefer Outlets

50 Mobile Outlets

Each Reefer Outlet Powered by Indigenous Power Generation System

POWER GENERATION PLANT

PICT Power House caters for the entire domestic and commercial power needs of the Terminal

Present Capacity is 10 mega watts, with eight diesel generators of 1.2MW each

Service (Per day of part thereof)	Charge (indicate currency)
Bagging plant operators, per unit of plant	Per shift (12 hrs) = Rs 600-650 per person
Vacuvators, per unit of plant	Available
Bunker Supplier	Available
Bunkering Agent	Available
Barge operator, per barge Al- Haushabi	Available
Fresh Water suppliers (road tankers)	USD 3.5 per ton
Ship Contractors
Ship Chandlers	Available
Safety equipment supplier & service	Available
Marine Surveyor	Available
Ship Surveyor	Available
Cargo Surveyor	Available
Sludge Collector	USD 50 per 5 CBM.
Small Boat Operator