Pakistan and Türkiye discuss joint ventures in shipbuilding, explore the launch of a ferry service

Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and shipbreaking.…

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Coastal ecosystems vital for migratory birds, livelihoods: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the coastline and marine ecosystems are essential for hundreds of migratory bird species, which support global biodiversity and help…

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Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the largest container vessel in the country’s history

Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s only deep-water container terminal, has berthed the largest vessel in the nation’s history. MSC MICOL, a next-generation container ship measuring 400 metres in length with…

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Pakistan launches PKR 90 million project to protect sea turtles in shrimp trawling

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of a PKR 90 million initiative aimed at protecting sea turtles during shrimp trawling operations, as part…

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Pakistan plans its first maritime investment conference to attract local, global investors

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to hold the Pakistan Maritime Investment conference 2025, aimed at showcasing a wide range of investment opportunities in…

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The Port of Vancouver saw a 13% increase in cargo moved between Jan and June 2025

The Port of Vancouver handled record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025, shipping vast quantities of made-in-Canada grain, energy, and fertilizer exports to diverse global markets…

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Port Qasim’s global recognition ‘matter of national pride’: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has hailed the World Bank’s recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port worldwide, calling the achievement a testament…

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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry calls for a roadmap to enhance Gulf-China ties

Pakistan has stepped up efforts to position itself as a regional logistics and transit hub, with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Friday chairing a high-level…

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Gulftainer boosts multimodal solutions with new logistics hubs from Sharjah to the world

Gulftainer, a UAE-based global provider of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and multi-purpose port solutions, is playing a pivotal role in Sharjah’s transformation into a leading multimodal logistics hub, delivering scalable,…

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Pakistan to enhance port Infrastructure for Cement and Clinker exports

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at boosting cement and clinker exports by enhancing port infrastructure and operational capacity,…

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Maritime Minister links true peace with protecting oceans, marine life on World Peace Day

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, said on Sunday that real peace goes beyond the absence of conflict and must include protecting oceans and the marine species…

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Rising textile pollution endangers marine life, the blue economy, says Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has warned that the rising tide of textile and fashion waste flooding our oceans poses a growing threat not only to…

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PSAA warns of an impending crisis in maritime trade due to the FBR’s unilateral tax registration requirement

The Pakistan Ship's Agents Association (PSAA) has brought attention to a critical issue that is unnecessarily hindering the country's maritime trade. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry for Green energy, ocean protection in maritime development under CPEC

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening maritime cooperation with China, aiming to position Gwadar as a key regional hub for trade…

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Looking forward to two additional multi-purpose berths at Port Qasim: NKAATI President

Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), has expressed satisfaction over the decision to complete two additional multi-purpose berths at Port Qasim, terming…

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