The Sost Dry Port, operated by the National Logistics Corporation (NLC), has completed its second successful year of all-weather trade through the Khunjerab Pass, demonstrating strong national service and professional excellence despite harsh climatic conditions, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday.

According to NLC, the dry port remained fully operational throughout the year, even during extreme weather and heavy snowfall. To ensure uninterrupted trade between Pakistan and China, NLC has developed modern infrastructure and upgraded facilities at the port.

Advanced scanning systems have been installed to accelerate cargo clearance, while weighbridges have been added and warehouse capacity expanded to enhance cargo safety and efficiency. These improvements have resulted in a significant increase in trade volumes, despite severe winter conditions.

In December 2025, the Sost Dry Port handled 12,000 metric tons of import and export cargo. During the first two weeks of January 2026, more than 4,860 metric tons of import and export containers were cleared, along with the handling of 132 empty containers. NLC has also established a joint logistics company in collaboration with Chinese transportation-related enterprises.

This initiative has further strengthened forward transit trade links with remote regions of China and the Central Asian states, enhancing regional connectivity and trade integration.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China