A major new freight infrastructure project officially broke ground in Pakistan this week with the aim of improving cargo connectivity between a major port city and inland markets. The initiative, unveiled at a ceremony attended by senior transport officials and logistics leaders, marks a key step toward modernizing freight operations and reducing congestion at the country’s busiest maritime gateway.
The project’s first phase focuses on the rehabilitation of about 52 km of rail link between the seaport and a large marshalling yard at Pipri. In addition to rail upgrades, the development includes a multimodal logistics park designed to integrate rail, road and port functions within a single logistics hub. This combined infrastructure is expected to support warehousing, cargo consolidation and value‑added services, significantly enhancing the flow of goods across the region.
Planners say shifting container movements from road to rail will reduce traffic congestion, cut logistics costs and improve reliability for import and export freight alike. The direct rail connection from the port to Pipri will allow containers to be moved efficiently to destinations across Pakistan and into neighbouring markets in Central and South Asia once the facility becomes operational.
Officials involved with the project say it will also shorten transit times, lower emissions associated with heavy truck traffic and help streamline supply chain planning for shippers. Construction on the first phase is expected to be completed in the coming months, reflecting a push to quickly address infrastructure bottlenecks at one of the region’s largest freight gateways.
Supply chain stakeholders view the development as part of a broader effort to strengthen regional trade corridors and logistics capacity at a time when efficient cargo movement is critical to economic competitiveness and cross‑border commerce.
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