The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 14 to facilitate rice exports from Pakistan to Bangladesh.…
The Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, announced that the edible oil clearance issue at the ports had been successfully resolved, eliminating concerns over a…
Karachi Port Trust is pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman HI(M) has officially taken additional charge as Chairman of KPT. Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman, a distinguished…
In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, His Excellency Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, along with S.M Mahbubul Alam, Deputy High Commissioner, called on…
DP World has reached a major milestone in developing the Sokhna Logistics Park: 65% of the first phase is complete. The $80 million state-of-the-art logistics hub in the Suez Canal…
The Standing Committee meeting on Maritime Affairs was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Abdul Qadir Patel, MNA. Taking up different agenda items related to the attached departments of the…
Pakistan’s blue economy holds transformative potential as a strategic economic driver. However, unlocking it hinges on key enablers, i.e., political backing, policy continuity, and institutional coordination, along with overcoming bureaucratic…
DP World’s ports and terminals handled a record 88.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024, up 8.3% year-on-year, despite macroeconomic headwinds and concerns over the outlook for global trade. …
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, recently chaired a Performance Review Meeting to evaluate the progress of key maritime organizations. Top officials attended the meeting, including the…
A team of consultants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) today as part of their study on Port-Rail Connectivity. During the visit, the PQA…
The weekly maritime service will commence its operations globally on February 5th, with its first departure from the port city of Karachi. Speaking as the chief guest Vice Admiral Faisal…
Three-quarters of businesses worldwide are overhauling their supply chains by working with more rather than fewer suppliers to mitigate risks in an increasingly fragmented global environment. Research unveiled by Economist…
Unifeeder, part of DP World Marine Services, achieved remarkable growth in the intra-Mediterranean trade sector in 2024. It tripled its market share to 4.3% and solidified its position as a…
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) hosted an "Inland Study Tour" today for participants of the 54th PN Staff Course and the 22nd Correspondence Staff Course. The Delegation was led by…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh paid a visit to Port Qasim Authority (PQA) and laid the foundation for the Sports Complex, Water Filtration Plant and Boundry wall…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, spearheaded a Performance Review Meeting attended by Additional Secretary MoMA, Mr Umer Zafar Sheikh, to assess the progress of key maritime…
DP World and NLC have shipped more than 1,000 containers between Pakistan and Bangladesh since launching the first direct shipping route between the two countries in October. This strategic initiative…
Salim Valimohammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), has expressed deep concern over the significant backlog of consignments at the ports, caused by the lack of…
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (“Standard Chartered”) has partnered with Haball, the leading provider of digital supply chain payments solutions and Hutchison Ports KICT to automate and digitalise its payment…
The Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Marilina Armellin, hosted a prestigious dinner to commemorate the arrival of Italy's oldest naval sailing and training ship, Amerigo Vespucci. Distinguished guests, including the…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, spearheaded a Performance Review Meeting attended by Federal Secretary MoMA, Mr. Zafar Ali Shah and Additional Secretary MoMA, Mr. Umer Zafar…
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (the “PIBT”) experienced a fire accident at the terminal last month. In a notification to PSX, it said that by the requirements of the Rule Book…
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) held its corporate briefing today to discuss its FY24 financial results and future outlook. The following are the key highlights reported by AKD Research: · Company…
Leading global figures from trade, logistics, business, and government will discuss the future of freight in Dubai this week at DP World’s Global Freight Summit. Industry leaders will debate and…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, participated in the Global Maritime Trade Summit organized by the International Chamber of Shipping. Expressing his gratitude for the invitation, the Federal…
