Pakistan, July 14 -- One of the world's largest container ships arrived at Karachi Port on Sunday, marking a milestone for Pakistan's maritime sector as the country seeks to modernize its ports and strengthen its position on regional and global trade routes.

The MSC ERICA measures 398.5 meters in length and 59 meters in width, with a gross tonnage of 194,308 metric tons and a draft of 12 meters, placing it among the largest container ships currently in operation. It berthed Sunday at the South Asia Pakistan Terminals (SAPTL), where more than 3,000 containers are expected to be handled before it sails onward to Dalian, China.

"One of the world's largest container vessels arrived at Karachi Port on 12 July 2026, reaffirming its capability...