Minister unveils ‘Sea-to-Steel Green Corridor’ plan at Port Qasim

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday unveiled an ambitious “Sea-to-Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor” project at Port Qasim, expected to save Pakistan up to $13 billion over the next decade through technological integration, industrial revival, and import substitution.

Chaudhry shared the proposal during a meeting with Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production, presenting it as a cornerstone for the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills and modernization of the country’s maritime and industrial sectors.

Under the plan, Port Qasim will host the first “Sea-to-Steel Green Industrial Corridor,” connecting maritime operations with advanced steel processing and recycling facilities. The initiative includes establishing a ship-recycling and repair complex and a modern steel-processing unit to reduce reliance on costly imports and enhance domestic value addition.

“The corridor will integrate cutting-edge technologies, boost industrial efficiency, and create thousands of jobs while conserving foreign exchange reserves,” Chaudhry said, emphasizing that the project would promote green, sustainable growth in both industrial and maritime domains.

Haroon Akhtar Khan welcomed the proposal and stressed close collaboration between ministries to ensure swift implementation. He said the project had the potential to attract large-scale investments and unlock new employment and export opportunities for Pakistan.

Officials said the “Sea-to-Steel” initiative could become a model for linking maritime infrastructure with industrial productivity, positioning Pakistan as a regional hub for green manufacturing and ship-based industries.