Pakistan Customs has formally notified a new off-dock terminal at Hawksbay, Karachi, marking a significant development in the country's logistics and trade facilitation infrastructure. The terminal will be operated by International Cargo Terminals Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (ICT), a subsidiary of Denmark-based Scan-Group A/S.
The notification was presented by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member Customs (Operations), during a ceremony hosted by the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad in connection with Denmark's Constitution Day celebrations. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Mr. Musadik Malik, attended the event as Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Mrs. Maja Derrous Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, and Mr. Wajid Ali, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), Karachi.
Speaking on the occasion, Member Customs (Operations) Syed Shakeel Shah stated that the establishment of the Hawksbay terminal represents an important step towards modernizing Pakistan's logistics infrastructure. He noted that the facility will help improve cargo handling capacity, reduce congestion at ports, expedite customs clearance processes, and contribute to greater efficiency in the movement of international trade.
He reaffirmed Pakistan Customs' commitment to facilitating legitimate trade, supporting investment, and developing modern customs and logistics infrastructure to strengthen the national economy.
The Hawksbay terminal is the second major logistics facility established in Pakistan by Scan-Group A/S, following its successful investment and operations at Port Qasim. The Danish logistics group maintains an extensive international presence across Europe, North America, and Asia and has invested more than USD 30 million in Pakistan's logistics sector.
The continued expansion of Scan-Group's operations reflects growing international investor confidence in Pakistan's economic potential and the government's efforts to promote an investment-friendly business environment through coordinated reforms and trade facilitation initiatives.
Representatives of International Cargo Terminals Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. expressed their appreciation for the support and facilitation extended by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Federal Board of Revenue, and Pakistan Customs in enabling the development of modern, technology-driven logistics infrastructure to support Pakistan's trade and port operations.
Pakistan Customs remains committed to facilitating lawful trade, attracting investment, enhancing logistics efficiency, and supporting economic growth through the modernization of customs processes and trade infrastructure.
