Hutchison Ports Pakistan has announced a US$76 million programme to electrify and modernise cargo-handling equipment at its Karachi terminal, Port Technology International reported on 20 August 2026.
The investment, scheduled to run across 2026 and 2027, will replace and augment existing machinery with a package of electric, remote-controlled kit designed for container handling. The company detailed the principal elements of the programme to Port Technology International in the published report.
The equipment list supplied in the report comprises two electric remote-controlled quay cranes, 17 electric remote-controlled rubber-tyred gantry cranes, 70 electric trucks and 50 trailers. The terminal has already taken delivery of an initial batch of new equipment, the report said, though the source did not specify quantities or delivery dates for that first shipment.
Scope of the investment
Port Technology International named the headline figure of US$76 million as the value of the two-year programme. The money is earmarked specifically for cargo-handling equipment at Hutchison Ports Pakistan's Karachi facility and spans purchases of large quay cranes and smaller, yard-level machinery.
The report highlights that a significant portion of the order comprises remotely operated machines, noting both quay cranes and rubber-tyred gantry cranes are specified as remote-controlled. Ancillary units listed include a fleet of electric trucks and matched trailers to move containers around the terminal yard.
Delivery and rollout
According to the Port Technology International item dated 20 August 2026, the terminal has already received its first batch of equipment, indicating the rollout has begun. The remainder of procurement and commissioning is scheduled through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027 under the announced timetable.
The published summary did not provide technical specifications, manufacturers or exact commissioning dates for the full complement of equipment. It also did not disclose the terminal’s plans for crew training, maintenance arrangements or how the new machines will be phased into existing operations.
The announcement by Hutchison Ports Pakistan represents a focused capital investment in handling infrastructure at its Karachi terminal. Port Technology International published the details as part of its industry reporting on 20 August 2026, recording the headline investment amount and the types and numbers of units ordered.