Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has announced the establishment of a high-level committee tasked with developing concrete measures to reduce container dwell time at ports by…
The Bangladesh Navy has officially taken over the operation of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port, effective July 7. Omar Faruk, Secretary of the Chattogram Port Authority…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced that Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a remarkable USD 489.2 million in the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a 20.5% increase from…
A high-level delegation from the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) visited the Central Business District of Punjab (CBD Punjab) to explore collaborative opportunities, discuss investment prospects, and exchange insights on urban…
Geneva (July 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has secured a new three-year contract to operate Tanzania’s pre-shipment verification of conformity (PVoC) program. Effective…
The Chattogram Port, the country’s main seaport, has achieved a record in container handling during the fiscal year 2024-2025, managing 3,296,067 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). This figure marks the highest…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, emphasised the critical need to build strong partnerships with global organisations to safeguard marine ecosystems and effectively address escalating environmental challenges…
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) concludes the fiscal year 2024-25 with a record cargo handling performance, achieving a remarkable milestone of 54 million tons at Karachi Port. The Karachi Port…
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the operational capacity of Gwadar Port by establishing additional shipping lines and launching a new ferry service connecting…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has raised a serious concern about the intensifying threat that extreme heat poses to ocean ecosystems, coastal urban environments, and port-dependent…
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is set to generate an estimated $700 million in freight earnings by expanding its cargo fleet to 34 vessels over the next three years. This…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in a telephonic call on Thursday, directed the Transition Management Committee of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to extend facilitation and briefing…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening maritime safety, improving working conditions, and creating broader career opportunities for the nation’s seafaring workforce. In…
In a significant development for the coastal town of Gadani, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced a groundbreaking project aimed at transforming the existing shipbreaking yard…
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has announced a 50 percent reduction in port charges for exporters, aligning with the government’s reform agenda to enhance trade and economic growth. This development was highlighted…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has launched a climate-resilient transformation of healthcare infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust Hospital, Port Qasim Medical Center, and Gwadar Port Hospital…
KPT conducts a joint takeover operation on its encroached land adjacent to plot A-15, Mauripur Road, by demolishing six illegally constructed shops via the deployment of heavy machinery to recover…
The Marine Fisheries Department (MFD) hosted a meeting with The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Pakistan, local fish processors and exporters to advance the aquaculture sector in Sindh under…
A high-level, 35-member delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) led by Chairman KCCI Zubair Motiwala and President KCCI M. Javed Bilwani visited Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on…
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to form a joint working group to deepening maritime cooperation, with a focus on unlocking the untapped potential of the blue economy, green shipping and…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing marine education and fostering a maritime-oriented mindset, particularly among coastal communities in Pakistan. This…
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…
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 during the last 24 hours. Breakup shows that the port handled 28,209 matric Tons of Export Cargo and…
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…