PQA is primarily a service oriented organization. The port provides shore based facilities and services to international shipping lines and other concerned agencies in the form of adequate water depth in the channel, berths/terminals, cargo handling equipment, godowns, storage areas and providing facilities for safe day and night transit of vessels.
PQA has a vast expanse of 13,770 acres of land for development of port based industrial and commercial complexes. Out of 13,770 acres of land, 3,659 acres have been earmarked for services and utilities leaving a balance area of 10,111 acres for allotment. So far 9,012 acres have been allotted to potential investors. Balance area of 1099 acres is generally low lying area and has been reserved for warehouses and light/heavy industries. PQA has also been instrumental in promoting industrialization in the country.
So far 275 industrial and commercial complexes are already operative in different zones while 270 are in construction phase.