KARACHI PORT MODERN.

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The principal objectives are to: (a) assist with the development of an appropriate strategy for the medium/long-term development of the port subsector; (b) reduce port costs; (c) strengthen the Karachi Port organization; and (d) expand liquid cargo handling facilities. The project consists of: (a) construction of an oil-terminal to meet medium-term oil needs; (b) construction of an elevated roundabout with a flyover to improve the port's landside access; (c) reconstruction of quayside pavements to enable cargo to be handled with modern equipment; (d) modification to Keamari Groyne Access Road to permit the effective use of the Groyne area; (e) procurement of a bucket dredger to maintain water depths; (f) procurement of equipment to provide marine environmental protection; (g) expanded computerization of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to improve port management information systems, communications, and clearance of cargo; (h) procurement of radar to control ship movements and increase the number of ships entering/exiting the port per tide; (i) procurement of consultancy services for the preparation of feasibility studies, tender documents, supervision and other various studies.