Chairman, Karachi Port Trust, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd), convened a consultative meeting with Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs), Mr. M. Rajpar, Capt. Javed Iqbal, Chairman, Pakistan Ship…
On the sidelines of the recently concluded Islamic Summit in Karachi, prominent diplomatic representatives and international delegates held high‑level consultative meetings with Tariq Haleem, a leading figure in Pakistan’s maritime…
Karachi, 10 October 2026: Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and KPT–Karwan-e-Hayat Board of Governors, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd), attended Karwan-e-Hayat’s World Mental Health Day 2026 event as…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday that direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports had been restored, easing relief for exporters facing…
Bangladesh has signed a 15-year concession agreement between the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and Dubai-based DP World for the operation, management, and modernization of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT),…
MSC has commenced its PREMIUM IPAK service, providing a dedicated weekly direct liner connection from Karachi to major European markets. The service will make a weekly call at Karachi Gateway…
Mr. Bilal Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, CMA CGM Pak, called on Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd.), Chairman, KPT. The meeting focused on strengthening KPT–CMA CGM collaboration, enhancing maritime…
Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, Chairman, Gwadar Port Authority, called on Chairman KPT, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd.), at KPT Head Office. Chairman KPT warmly welcomed the visiting Chairman. Discussions focused…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained robust and efficient maritime operations, handling 215,313 metric tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period from 0700 hours on 5 October to 0700 hours on…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Monday that Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports rose 74.4 per cent in value in the first quarter of the…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT), through its Marine Pollution Control Department, continued its efforts to protect the marine environment and maintain a cleaner harbour by carrying out systematic floating debris collection…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has directed that work be accelerated on establishing a one-door facilitation centre in Karachi to provide port-related business services under one…
With dredging works completed, Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) - Noatum Ports is now positioned to accommodate larger vessels, with berth depths reaching 15 metres and enabling the handling…
A three-member delegation of exporters apprised Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry of difficulties arising from changes in shipping routes in the region, saying the longer routes…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained robust and efficient maritime operations, handling 170,096 metric tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period from 0700 hours on 30 September to 0700 hours on…
Capt. Javed Iqbal has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association (PSAA) for the term 2026–2028 at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held on September 30,…
Karachi, 29 September 2026: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained strong and efficient maritime operations, handling 219,377 metric tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period from 0700 hours on 28 September…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry urged exporters to file Goods Declarations (GDs) on time and complete documentation. He chaired a meeting on issues faced by textile…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained a robust pace of maritime and cargo operations, handling 91,787 metric tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period from 0700 hours on 13 September to…
Member Customs (Ops) Syed Shakeel Shah and Collector Enforcement, Karachi Customs, Dr. Fareed Ahmed, called on the Chairman, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), at the KPT Head Office. During the meeting, officials…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a business facilitation centre to bring port-related services for exporters and importers under one roof, in a bid…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has launched its IMO-accredited Staff College facility as a platform for specialised training, seminars, and knowledge exchange for maritime professionals, stakeholders, and academia. The first seminar,…
Work has begun on a Rs12 billion project to modernize the Gadani shipbreaking yard, upgrading infrastructure to align the facility with international safety and environmental standards, Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad…
Pakistan and Belgium have agreed to enhance collaboration between their maritime institutions and explore opportunities for training and exchange programs for students from both countries. This understanding was established during…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said ports must contribute to the development of port cities through jobs, tax revenues, logistics, industrial activity and waterfront regeneration. “Ports…