Keamari Groyne Deep Draught Container Terminal, Karachi
Project Introduction
As Part of an ongoing number of Projects in the Port of Karachi
in Pakistan, Scott Wilson were commissioned by KPT (Karachi Port
Trust) to prepare Detailed Design for the Quay Wall for the new
deepwater port. The design of the port is part of a collaboration
between Scott Wilson and another leading Civil Engineering
Consultancy.
Project Background
There are currently 2 Container terminals within the port of
Karachi. Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) and
Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT). The Quay Wall for
PICT was designed and construction supervised by Scott Wilson in
the mid 1990’s. The quay wall for KICT is currently being
reconstructed to a design by Scott Wilson, who are also supervising
the works.
Due to the increase in demand for containerised cargo in
Pakistan and the increasing size of container ships, a new deep
draughted container terminal was required. Scott Wilson has been
assisting with the design of the new container terminal since first
inception. The design for the quay wall is currently being
undertaken and is due to proceed to site in early 2008.
Project Scope
Scott Wilson are providing detailed design and provision of
tender documentation for the quay wall. The design is to include
Fenders, bollards and all associated quay wall furniture.
Value Adding Project Achievements
Scott Wilson are using their extensive experience of the port
and the client to produce an efficient design that also conforms to
earthquake criteria of the region. When finished the Terminal will
provide 1,500m of new quay wall and will be the largest container
terminal in Pakistan, capable of receiving the largest modern
container vessels.
