DP World has commenced operations at Tartus Port
DP World has commenced operations at Tartus Port following a formal handover from the Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and welcomed the new harbour tug Al Fath…
Maritime Minister moves to streamline sugar, cement operations at Port Qasim
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has initiated measures to streamline sugar and cement handling operations at Port Qasim following reports of severe congestion caused by the slow discharge of sugar…
PNSC set sail for expansion under the leadership of the Prime Minister
PNSC set sail for expansion under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Maritime Century Vision. Led by the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry,…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan’s future lies in the sea, calls for sustainable blue growth
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated on Thursday that Pakistan’s seas, which have long been underutilized, are now at the center of the nation’s economic vision…
KPT wins the PIMEC Excellence Award from Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori
The KPT stall at the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference was awarded the Best Stall. The KPT Chairman, Rear Admiral Ateeq ur Rehman Abid SI (M), received the Excellence…
KPT successfully planted 350 mangrove saplings
In the context of the celebration of Maritime Week 2025, the Marine Pollution Control Department (MPCD) of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) successfully planted 350 mangrove saplings at the Eastern Backwaters…
Maritime Minister urges business community to invest in shipping
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar, while highlighting the tremendous potential in Pakistan’s shipping and maritime sector, urged the business community to invest in shipping, as global trade…
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry seeks stronger maritime ties with Romania to boost the blue economy
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu discussed closer cooperation between Karachi Port and Romania’s Port of Constanța, focusing on logistics integration,…
Pakistan unveils 100-year “Maritime Century” vision, expands PNSC fleet, and adds more ports
Pakistan plans to establish three new ports and expand the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) fleet. An integrated maritime industrial complex will be built at Port Qasim, incorporating modern shipbuilding,…
PNSC has declared a final cash dividend of Rs 23 per share (230%)
The National Flag Carrier, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), convened its 47th Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2024-25 on 28th October, 2025 in Karachi. Mr. Sultan A. Chawla, Chairman…
The Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference concluded successfully in Islamabad
The Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference (RTMC-2025) commenced on October 23, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, bringing together transport ministers from various countries, senior government officials, international delegates,…
Pakistan and Türkiye discuss joint ventures in shipbuilding, explore the launch of a ferry service
Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and shipbreaking.…
Fuel crisis looms as cargo remains stuck at Ports, Malik Khuda Bakhsh
Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of the Energy Committee at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), Chairman…
Pakistan eyes stronger maritime links with Egypt to enhance regional trade
Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to deepen cooperation in the maritime and industrial sectors, aiming to expand joint ventures and boost their blue economies. The understanding was reached during a…
Pakistan, Rwanda explore maritime corridors to boost East Africa trade
Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost access to regional markets and reduce…
Coastal ecosystems vital for migratory birds, livelihoods: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the coastline and marine ecosystems are essential for hundreds of migratory bird species, which support global biodiversity and help…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the largest container vessel in the country’s history
Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s only deep-water container terminal, has berthed the largest vessel in the nation’s history. MSC MICOL, a next-generation container ship measuring 400 metres in length with…
DP World and Tashkent invest to develop multimodal logistics terminal in Uzbekistan
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs announces expansion of PNSC fleet
In a significant move for the country’s maritime sector, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has issued directives for the acquisition of new vessels. This initiative aims…
Pakistan launches PKR 90 million project to protect sea turtles in shrimp trawling
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of a PKR 90 million initiative aimed at protecting sea turtles during shrimp trawling operations, as part…
DP World’s new global headquarters rises at Expo City
DP World has begun the next stage of construction on its striking new global headquarters at Expo City Dubai, an eight-storey landmark designed to embody innovation, sustainability and the future…
Pakistan plans its first maritime investment conference to attract local, global investors
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to hold the Pakistan Maritime Investment conference 2025, aimed at showcasing a wide range of investment opportunities in…
Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port achieves record container volume in FY25
Chattogram Port, Bangladesh's primary seaport, has set a new record by handling the highest number of containers in the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY), according to port officials. This achievement is…
London court confirms Djibouti acted illegally in seizing DP World-built terminal
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has issued its final ruling in the case between DP World and Djibouti’s government-owned Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA). The Tribunal confirmed that…
The Port of Vancouver saw a 13% increase in cargo moved between Jan and June 2025
The Port of Vancouver handled record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025, shipping vast quantities of made-in-Canada grain, energy, and fertilizer exports to diverse global markets…