CK Hutchison plans $1bn port investment in Pakistan, ministry says

Hong Kong company intends to upgrade operational efficiency at 2 facilities

The planned investment would automate Hutchison's services in the southern city of Karachi, where it operates a deep-water container terminal, and improve roads and parking facilities to ease cargo movement. © Reuters

February 28, 2025 21:48 JST

Islamabad (Reuters) -- Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings' ports subsidiary plans to invest $1 billion to upgrade its operations in Pakistan, the South Asian nation's Finance Ministry said on Friday.

"Hutchison Ports presented their upcoming investment plan of $1 billion, aimed at upgrading their existing terminals to enhance operational efficiency, logistics connectivity, and automation," the ministry said in a statement.