Islamabad: Pakistan Customs has formally announced the establishment of a new off-dock terminal at Hawksbay in Karachi, a move poised to enhance the nation’s logistics and trade facilitation framework. This terminal will be managed by International Cargo Terminals Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., a subsidiary of the Denmark-based Scan-Group A/S.

According to Press Information Department, the notification for the terminal was presented by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member Customs (Operations), at an event hosted by the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad during Denmark’s Constitution Day celebrations. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Mr. Musadik Malik, who served as the Chief Guest, alongside H.E. Mrs. Maja Derrous Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, and Mr. Wajid Ali, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), Karachi.

Member Customs (Operations) Syed Shakeel Shah highlighted that the Hawksbay terminal is a critical step in modernizing Pakistan’s logistics infrastructure, aiming to improve cargo handling capacity, reduce port congestion, and speed up customs clearance processes. He emphasized Pakistan Customs’ commitment to facilitating legitimate trade, supporting investment, and developing modern logistics infrastructure to bolster the national economy.

The Hawksbay terminal is the second significant logistics facility launched by Scan-Group A/S in Pakistan, following its previous investment and operations at Port Qasim. The Danish logistics company, renowned for its vast international presence, has invested over USD 30 million in Pakistan’s logistics sector, reflecting increased international investor confidence in the country’s economic prospects.

The expansion of Scan-Group’s operations underscores the government’s initiatives to foster an investment-friendly business environment through reforms and trade facilitation measures. Representatives from International Cargo Terminals Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. expressed gratitude for the support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Federal Board of Revenue, and Pakistan Customs in advancing modern, technology-driven logistics infrastructure to aid Pakistan’s trade and port operations.

Pakistan Customs continues to prioritize facilitating lawful trade, attracting investment, enhancing logistics efficiency, and supporting economic growth through the modernization of customs processes and trade infrastructure.