Mohammed A. Rajpar elected unopposed as Chairman of PSAA
The Pakistan Ship's Agents Association (PSAA) convened its highly significant AGM on 26 September 2024 at Karachi Boat Club. The purpose was to elect a Chairman, Senior Vice Chairman, Vice…
Karachi Port Trust celebrates World Maritime Day 2024
World Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September each year to highlight the importance of maritime safety and protection of the marine environment. In celebration of this,…
Abdullah Zaki appointed as Member of KPT’s Board of Trustees.
Former President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Abdullah Zaki has been appointed a Member of the Board of Trustees of Karachi Port Trust (KPT). According to a…
IMO’s Secretary General to participate in a three-day conferencec in Pakistan
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has visited Pakistan for three days. He will participate in a three-day conference and exhibition organized by the Ministry of…
Jaya Container Terminals, a fully owned subsidiary of SLPA recently commemorated its 16th anniversary.
Jaya Container Terminals Ltd. (JCT Ltd.), a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently commemorated its 16th anniversary. Since its inception in 2008, JCT Ltd. has…
KPT launched a free computer centre at the KPT Industrial Home, Keamari.
In a significant ceremony to empower women, KPT has officially launched a free computer centre at the KPT Industrial Home, Keamari. The Minister of Maritime Affairs, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh…
DP World enters retail and fashion logistics
DP World has acquired Cargo Services Far East Ltd – a global supply chain provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Cargo Services is a market leader in origin services – moving…
Pakistan’s share in world exports in the Blue Economy is just 0.25%
Majyd Aziz, Former President of the Employers Federation of Pakistan, proposed that along with Agriculture, Mining, and Information Technology, the Blue Economy should be a vital priority and focus of…
Hafnia received the Danish Shipping Diversity Award 2024
Hafnia is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Danish Shipping Diversity Award 2024 for our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) both onshore and at sea.…
DP World Limited today announces resilient financial results for the first six months ending 30 June 2024.
DP World Limited today announces resilient financial results for the first six months ending 30 June 2024. On a reported basis, revenue grew by 3.3% to $9,335 million, while adjusted…
PNSC celebrates with zeal the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) celebrated the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan at its head office today. The ceremony started with a recitation of the Holy Quran. In a…
SLPA firefighters completely control fire in the vessel at POC
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that firefighters of the Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire that broke out yesterday (11) in a ship at the Jaya Container Terminal…
The cargo systems of the Pakistan railways must be improved.
The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board, National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, along with former provincial minister Mian…
India secures operational rights of Mongla Port’s Terminal in Bangladesh.
On Tuesday, India secured another major strategic victory over China by securing operational rights to Mongla Port's terminal in Bangladesh in the Indian Ocean. This development, amidst China's policy to…
The chairmanship of KPT held a meeting for establishing a regulatory authority.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, chairman of KPT, in pursuance of the PriMinister’sr’s recent decision to decrease dwell time at ports and terminals,…
APCAA applauds the extended operational hours at ports.
Mr. Maqbool Ahmad Malik, Chairman of APCAA, and Sheikh Tariq, Vice Chairman of APCAA, have extended their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Chairman Karachi…
Offices of shipping companies will open on Saturdays and Sundays to facilitate cargo clearance.
During the recent visit of the Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan to KPT, the Trade Bodies raised the issue of delay in the issuance of delivery orders due to the…
DP World Yarımca Port and Evyap Group’s Evyapport will form a new combined operation, ‘DP World Evyap’
DP World and Evyap Group have completed a strategic merger, bringing together the strengths of two major ports on the Marmara Sea to create a new international logistics hub that…
Karachi Port has demonstrated a remarkable 24.43 % increase in cargo handling during FY 2023-24
The primary seaport of Pakistan, Karachi Port Trust, has delivered exceptional cargo handling operations, both in Import and Export, culminating in a significant 23.43% rise in cargo handling at the…
MPA to Advance Maritime Sustainability, Digitalisation and Manpower Development
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership and accelerate maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation,…
Boskalis to acquire all remaining shares in SmitLamnalco
Royal Boskalis B.V. (Boskalis) has signed an agreement to acquire all remaining shares (50%) in Smit Lamnalco. Smit Lamnalco offers terminal services and had an annual revenue of approximately USD…
Pak and Russia discussed the connectivity of Moscow & Central Asia to Karachi Port
Federal Minister for Communications, Board of Investment and Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan was called on by Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev in which matters of mutual interest and…
PNSC and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs celebrate World Seafarers Day
PNSC, under the directives of Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, organized the Day of the Seafarer on June 25, 2024, at KPT Staff College, with the…
KPT celebrated World Ocean Day with a commitment to marine conservation.
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) commemorated World Ocean Day with a special ceremony highlighting marine conservation and sustainable practices and underscoring the oceans' vital role in supporting life on Earth. The…
MSC ANNA’s seamless operations at Hutchison Ports Pakistan, no delay in clearance of containers
Hutchison Ports Pakistan efficiently Handled MSC ANNA, one of the largest vessels in the world with an impressive 400-meter length, completing operations in just 32 hours. This achievement highlights the…