Green Maritime corridor to transform Pakistan steel industry

November 3, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan is set to save $13 billion over the next decade with the establishment of the country’s first Sea-to-Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor, a landmark initiative aimed at reviving Pakistan Steel Mills and transforming the nation’s industrial and maritime landscape.

The project will integrate Port Qasim’s operations with industrial activity, creating a continuous value chain from maritime logistics to steel manufacturing.

The initiative comes as part of a broader plan to modernize Port Qasim, which recently earned recognition as the world’s ninth most improved container port, improved its performance score by 35.2 points through reduced cargo dwell time, streamlined berth operations, and adoption of digital management tools.

The port is now expected to play a pivotal role in achieving Pakistan’s $100bn revenue target, leveraging its strategic location, industrial complex, and enhanced efficiency.

The corridor will link port operations directly with steel production, facilitating efficient cargo handling, ship recycling, and industrial output.

In the second phase, the Iron Ore and Coal Berth (IOCB) terminal will oversee the revival of steel production, while an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) will connect ship recycling facilities with steel manufacturing, enhancing domestic output and generating employment.

The Sea-to-Steel Corridor will adopt green maritime and industrial practices, incorporating energy-efficient technologies and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

It aligns with the government’s vision of transforming Port Qasim into a regional trade and industrial hub capable of driving long-term economic growth, attracting both local and foreign investment through the Port Qasim Special Economic Zone (PQSEZ).

The project also includes the development of new multipurpose and container terminals, improved dredging, digital management systems, and enhanced connectivity via upgraded road, rail, and communication networks to reduce logistics costs and strengthen Pakistan’s trade competitiveness.

Energy and industrial projects, including LNG terminals and power plants within the port area, will further contribute to the country’s energy security and industrial expansion.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Ministry of Industries will jointly implement the Steel-to-Green Sea Project, ensuring sustainable industrial development and positioning the corridor as a central driver of Pakistan’s revenue growth, industrialization, and green maritime initiatives.

By linking maritime operations with steel production, the initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in achieving the country’s long-term economic and industrial objectives.

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