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flag One week after a strike, Karachi Port remains gridlocked due to cargo surges, truck shortages, and rising costs.

flag One week after a 10-day transporters' strike ended, Karachi Port remains severely congested, with import and export container movements still disrupted. flag A surge in cargo demand overwhelmed traffic systems, causing gridlock on major routes and making access to the South Asia Pakistan Terminals difficult. flag Truck shortages have nearly doubled local freight costs, from PKR 20,000–30,000 to PKR 50,000–60,000, while delays have triggered high demurrage and detention fees. flag The Karachi Customs Agents Association has urged transporters to offer trucks at mutually agreed rates to stabilize supply chains, as city officials have not yet resolved ongoing logistical issues.

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