Afghanistan is a land-locked country and the nearest sea port for import of cargo into Afghanistan is Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan is in the most advantageous position in Afghan Transit Trade (ATT), where the port of Karachi plays a major role as hinterland port and GATEWAY to Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics.

There is no rail network in Afghanistan and all trade is conducted by land route from Pakistan and other neighboring countries. Cargo for Afghanistan in transit via Pakistan (Karachi Port) is exempted from Custom duty and taxes in Pakistan. However, a Special Custom Cell processes and examines the cargo at Karachi Port.