“A Chinese industrial group will submit a comprehensive feasibility study for Pakistan’s proposed Sea-to-Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor at Port Qasim, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Friday, as the government reviewed plans to accelerate the flagship initiative aimed at boosting domestic steel production.”
“According to an official statement, Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting on Friday focused on advancing the Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC), a major project designed to modernize industrial operations through port infrastructure upgrades, shipbuilding and recycling facilities, and an integrated steel mill.”
“The Chinese group, which has shown keen interest in the initiative, will submit an unsolicited feasibility study covering financial impact assessments, structural and hydrographic analyses, and quantitative risk evaluations.”
“The IMIC includes three core components, including the revival and upgrading of the Iron Ore and Coal Berth (IOCB) jetty. The facility will support ship recycling and repair, with recycled scrap feeding an integrated steel mill to revive domestic production capacity.”