KCCI appeals to PM as transport deadlock threatens exports, industry

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KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammad Javed Bulani has made an immediate appeal to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, calling for Swift and decisive action to resolve the ongoing strike of nationwide transporters.

Bilani has warned that the strike, which is now in the fourth consecutive day, has brought the country’s logistics and transport system to a halt, which has severely affected trade operations and has already damaged the fragile national economy.

In a letter sent to the Prime Minister on Friday, Bulani expressed serious concern over the stroke of the cargo movement across the country. “Export goods are stuck in factories and warehouses, while import containers are trapped in the port terminals in custody of terminal operators and foreign shipping lines,” he said. “This disruption is causing huge financial losses to the business community and stimulating the impact of conflicts on industrial productivity and economic stability.”

He emphasized that delays in export delivery cause lost deadline, canceled orders and possible permanent loss of international buyers. “It not only damages Pakistan’s reputation as a trusted trading partner but also damages future export prospects when every dollar is important to our economy,” Bulani added. “Imports, failure to move containers is embracing the supply chain, delaying production and sinking industries in operational chaos.”

The KCCI president also highlighted the growing burden of digestion and detention charges imposed by port officials and foreign shipping lines. He noted, “These illegal allegations, which have been made in the US dollar, are increasing the financial tensions facing the business.” “Their remittances abroad are eliminating Pakistan’s already limited foreign exchange reserves and the balance of the payment crisis is damaging.”

Solving the effects on destructive exports, Bulani warned about a devastating destruction. “Exports of fruits and vegetables of Pakistan, which relies heavily on refrigerated containers and timely delivery, are in serious danger,” he said. “Due to the ongoing obstacles, fresh production is roaming, goods are being rejected abroad and exporters are facing devastating losses. This crisis is not only a threat to our agricultural economy but also damaging our long -term reputation in international markets.”

Bulani expressed deep disappointment over the government’s inability. “It is worrying that despite the scale of this crisis, no meaningful response has been received from none of the federal or provincial governments,” he said. “Harmony and lack of leadership are already attracting the potential elimination of the tension business, widespread .The is attracting long -term losses to the formal economic sector.” He called on the Prime Minister to immediately call for all relevant stakeholders for talks. “We need a mediation resolution for the strike, rid of allegations of corruption and detention, and rapid clearance of the backbone of shipments,” Bilani said. “Many exporters are now being forced to move to the air freight ship, which is significantly more expensive and puts more financial pressure on the already struggling business.”

The calling emphasized the importance of immediate and integrated government response. He concluded, “The business community is relying on the Prime Minister’s leadership to end the deadlock.” “The only decisive action at the highest level can prevent normal restoration, trade and industry protection and further deterioration of the national economy.”