New Maersk vessel class to enter service
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June…
International confidence rises with the arrival of 20,000 tons of Afghan fertilizer at Gwadar Port
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday welcomed the successful berthing of the second Afghan Transit Trade Ship at Gwadar Port. The vessel, carrying 20,000 metric…
Karachi Port Trust recorded the handling of 157,967 metric tons of cargo
Karachi Port Trust recorded the handling of 157,967 metric tons of cargo during the last 24 hours. Breakup shows that the port handled 28,209 matric Tons of Export Cargo and…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs discusses environmental protection measures in Port Qasim
Port Qasim is setting an exemplary standard for environmental efforts, as noted by Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between development and environmental protection. Compliance…
Karachi Port Trust reclaims land in major anti-encroachment drive
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has successfully reclaimed 893 square meters of precious land in the West Wharf as part of its ongoing port reform strategy, following a coordinated operation conducted…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlights climate-resilient infrastructure in new maritime strategy
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasised the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure in a new maritime strategy, aiming to modernise ports, reduce environmental impact, and promote economic…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stresses the importance of blue carbon ecosystems in safeguarding oceans
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to protecting marine ecosystems on World Oceans Day, underscoring the vital role oceans play in sustaining life…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry calls for sustainable maritime practices to restore the blue heart of the planet
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged urgent action to combat plastic pollution, which threatens Pakistan’s coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. In his World Environment Day…
Pakistan Intermodal Limited hosted a dinner in honour of Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry underscored the pivotal role of Pakistan's shipping industry in bolstering international trade. Speaking at a dinner last night hosted by Aasim A.…
Maritime Minister highlights the vital role of oil spill drills in protecting marine life, the environment
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, emphasized the crucial role of oil spill drills in ensuring effective preparedness to safeguard marine life and habitats from the severe…
KPT hospital solarization a milestone in national sustainability efforts: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has inaugurated the 300 kW solarisation project at KPT Izhar Abbasi Hospital today. The initiative, implemented for Rs 31.83 million, aims…
Maritime Minister chairs key progress review meeting on land reforms of ports
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level progress review meeting on Monday to assess and accelerate ongoing land reform initiatives at the Port Qasim Authority…
Gulftainer Appoints Farid Belbouab as Group CEO
Gulftainer, the UAE-headquartered global port and logistics solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Farid Belbouab as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. Farid is a seasoned supply chain and logistics leader…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces Maritime Chamber to advance blue economy, climate resilience at ports
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of the Maritime Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to promote the blue economy and enhance environmental…
Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry visited the Pakistan Business Council Forum
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, visited the Pakistan Business Council Forum to discuss measures for promoting maritime trade. During the meeting, he emphasized the crucial role that…
Maritime Affairs with Sindh govt to enhance infrastructure, blue economy, and climate resilience
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has articulated a comprehensive vision to enhance Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure, bolster the blue economy, and strengthen climate resilience through strategic collaborations…
Pakistan Railways highlights the urgent need to alleviate the cargo burden in Karachi
Divisional Superintendent Pakistan Railways Mehmood ur Rehman Lakho has said that Karachi handles 99 percent of Pakistan’s cargo that needs to be diverted from roads to railways otherwise, the city…
Pakistan’s maritime economy to gain $100m from Korangi fish harbour revamp: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has initiated a transformative project to modernise the Korangi Fish Harbour (KOFHA), with projections to generate over $100 million in direct and indirect economic activity…
Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry unveils scholarship initiative for coastal communities
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of the Maritime Educational Endowment Fund (MEEF), which will provide scholarships to deserving and talented children in…
WAPDA delegation visited KPT
25 Participants of the 150th Middle Management Course delegation of WAPDA Administrative Staff College and two faculty members visited the KPT Head Office on 20th May 2025. Brig Muhammad Younis,…
DP World to launch $2.5bn logistics infrastructure investment in 2025
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe in response to rising demand…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs reviews blue economy policy
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad today to assess the development of Pakistan’s blue economy policy. Minister Chaudhry emphasised the urgent…
KPT handled 18 ships during the last 24 hours
KPT handled 18 ships during the last 24 hours at Karachi Port. The breakdown shows that KPT handled 4 container ships, 4 general cargo ships, and bulk carriers at Karachi…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry arranged a dinner in honour of the media
This is a group photo of KPT and PNSC officials along with journalists at a dinner hosted by the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in honour…
PNSC presents Rs.6.7 million cheque to the Citizens Foundation
Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi, CEO Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) along with Capt. Mustafa Kizilbash, Executive Director (Commercial) presents Rs.6.7 million cheque to Mr. Zia Akhtar Abbas (CEO) The Citizens…