According to the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Fire Department, a fire incident outside the South Asia Pakistan Terminals (SAPTL) Gate in Clifton, Karachi, was swiftly contained. At approximately 16:15 hours…
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) continues to play a proactive role in mitigating the impact of the evolving regional maritime crisis by facilitating uninterrupted maritime trade. In this regard, the CGLA…
The Chairman of Karachi Port Trust, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) S.Bt (Retd), has reaffirmed the Port’s commitment to supporting uninterrupted regional and global trade amid the evolving geopolitical…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess emerging logistical challenges facing Pakistan’s trade, particularly in the energy sector, amid evolving…
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Fire Department promptly contained a fire that broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) this morning. The blaze, which erupted in a top…
In a significant advancement for the maritime industry, Karachi Port has successfully deployed internationally compliant bunker barges, enhancing the country's energy security and operational efficiency. This development marks a key…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve marine biodiversity and accelerate a shift…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting today to accelerate the Sea-to-Steel Initiative at Port Qasim. The meeting centred on the Integrated Maritime Industrial…
Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) strongly rejects the inaccurate and misleading claims recently published in the print media. The report misrepresents terminal operations and fails to reflect verified operational facts. KICT…
Introducing pre-arrival filing with post-payment of Import Goods Declarations (GD) could be a major step towards faster and more efficient import clearance in Pakistan, said the Chairman of the All…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said maritime heritage is a national asset vital to cultural identity, education and sustainable economic growth, emphasizing the need to expand…
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Rehan Hanif, while expressing serious concern over the persistent backlog of nearly 50 percent cargo at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) every…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged integrating ocean awareness into formal education systems and empowering youth as active partners in preserving marine ecosystems. He expressed these…
Pakistan and Rwanda are exploring the establishment of direct sea routes from Karachi to major East African ports, including Djibouti and Mombasa, to access the East African Community’s (EAC) 500-million-strong…
The agreement for the handling and export of copper-gold concentrates from the Reko Diq project was formally signed on Wednesday here in Karachi between Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBT)…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalise terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations more business-friendly and competitive. The minister expressed…
Captain Asif Ahmed's masterful ship-handling averts explosion that would have a catastrophic death toll, crippled critical infrastructure A routine pilotage operation turned into a 60-minute fight for survival on Tuesday…
The global trade outlook looks fragile. Business confidence does not. That’s the core finding of DP World’s new Global Trade Observatory (GTO) Annual Outlook Report 2026, which shows that 94%…
Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose (Pvt.) Ltd. (KGTML) has signed a landmark agreement with Genma, a global Chinese leader, to procure high-capacity automated bulk-handling equipment. Under this agreement, KGTML will install two…
A major fire broke out at Hutchison Ports KICT, Pakistan’s leading container terminal located in the Port of Karachi, west of the Indus Delta on the Arabian Sea, on January…
A high-level, thirteen-member delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Gulamov Shokhrukh Khasanovich, Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade, paid an official visit to Karachi Port Trust (KPT)…
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has inducted a new Aframax oil tanker into its managed fleet, strengthening the country’s maritime transport capacity. In a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange…
MariTrace, a global leader in maritime intelligence and ship-tracking technology, announces its latest strategic partnership with Tamrose, a Nigerian-owned marine logistics and offshore support operator, to protect its entire fleet…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday unveiled a long-term vision to develop a Port Industrial Complex under a comprehensive master plan for Port Qasim, placing…
A delegation of transport sector representatives on Monday met Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry to request urgent measures to address chronic truck parking congestion around Karachi…
