Brussels/Karachi, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s maritime sector has strengthened its position on the global stage, with Karachi Port and Port Qasim recording significant improvements in the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

Karachi Port climbed 30 places to rank 69th globally, marking a notable improvement in operational performance and efficiency. Meanwhile, Port Qasim advanced to 56th position, further highlighting Pakistan’s growing presence in international maritime trade.

The latest rankings reflect improvements in the performance and efficiency of Pakistan’s major container-handling facilities and underscore the country’s efforts to enhance port infrastructure, streamline cargo operations and improve connectivity with global trade routes.

Pakistan’s maritime sector is gaining momentum. Karachi Port jumped 30 spots to 69th, while Port Qasim rose to 56th in the World Bank’s 2025 Container Port Performance Index. pic.twitter.com/n2986Rddkn

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The progress comes as Pakistan seeks to strengthen its maritime sector as a key driver of economic growth, trade and foreign investment. More efficient ports are expected to support faster cargo movement, reduce trade-related costs and enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani exports in international markets.

The improved rankings also signal growing potential for Pakistan to capitalize on its strategic geographic location at the crossroads of major regional trade routes, particularly by expanding maritime connectivity with Central Asia, China, the Middle East and other international markets.

The performance of Karachi Port and Port Qasim is therefore being viewed as an encouraging development for Pakistan’s broader efforts to modernize its maritime infrastructure and establish the country as a more competitive regional trade and logistics hub.