More than 65 American companies participated in a landmark webinar on Wednesday to explore investment and commercial opportunities at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
The event, part of the “Gateways to Growth: South Asia Port Opportunities” series, was organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs. It marked a significant step toward expanding American commercial engagement in Pakistan’s port sector.
The webinar served as a strategic platform for U.S. businesses to directly engage with senior Pakistani port authorities and private sector stakeholders.
“American investors have long contributed to Pakistan’s progress, and we believe the port sector holds tremendous promise for future success,” said U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom in Karachi. “By working together, we can unlock the full potential of Pakistan’s ports, generate new opportunities for U.S. businesses, and support Pakistan’s economic growth.”
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High-level officials from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Port Qasim Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports (operator of Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd), and Dubai Ports World (operator of Qasim International Container Terminal) shared insights on Pakistan’s infrastructure plans, regulatory frameworks, and trade priorities during the session.
Ean Hundley, Director of ICT and Infrastructure Policy at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, remarked, “This initiative provides American companies with critical market intelligence and direct access to key decision-makers, enabling them to seize emerging infrastructure opportunities across South Asia.”