Dedicated freight corridor to boost cargo movement from Karachi Port

September 09, 2025 (MLN): The government has signed Phase-I of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), a landmark project aimed at significantly boosting Pakistan Railways’ freight capacity.

By enabling faster cargo movement to and from Karachi Port it will ease congestion on roads and at the port, according to a press release issued yesterday.

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi while speaking at the signing ceremony, termed the project a milestone for Pakistan Railways.

He noted that it will modernize freight transportation and strengthen the organization’s revenue base through freight charges, track access fees, and revenue-sharing mechanisms.

He further added that the government remains fully committed to launching Phase-II of the DFC at the earliest, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of transforming Pakistan Railways into a central driver of trade facilitation and modernization.

The Minister expressed gratitude to DP World and the Government of the UAE for their valuable support, calling the collaboration the beginning of a new era for Pakistan Railways.

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