Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said that the dredging operations at the East Wharf, undertaken by the giant backhoe Ali, are underway.
This critical maintenance activity is aimed at ensuring the navigational depth and operational efficiency in the area, said KPT.
Over time, natural processes such as siltation and sediment deposition reduce the depth of harbor basins and access channels.
According to KPT, this can pose serious challenges to port operations by:
“ This latest dredging work is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining world-class port standards and operational readiness ,” the KPT officials said.