Pakistan International Container Terminal
(PICT) was constructed in 2002 at East Wharf berths 6-9. It has a handling
capacity of 350,000 TEUs per annum and handles container ships up to 11.5-meter
draught. The total quay length is 600 meters divided into two container
berths. The terminal is equipped with two Panamax cranes.
There are also three liquid cargo-handling
berths (oil piers), two ship repair jetties and a shipyard and engineering
facility.The shipyard carries out shipbuilding and repair for both commercial
and military customers on a 29-hectare (70 acres) site at the West
Wharf. The facilities include a large shipbuilding hall, three shipbuilding
berths, two dry-docks and three foundries.