Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, said that the Pakistani shipping sector is set for a major transformation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has announced a significant development to the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited today. PNSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shandong Xinxu…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced a major 50% reduction in port charges at Karachi Port, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of trade logistics and…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour (KoFHAH), Karachi, at an estimated cost of 3 billion…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, held a telephonic conversation with the Chief Minister of Balochistan to discuss the scope and strategic importance of launching a ferry…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has warned that marine pollution poses a significant threat to the blue economy, harming biodiversity, fisheries, and tourism, while contributing to…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated his commitment to developing Gwadar into a modern, integrated maritime and logistics hub that supports national priorities and promotes…
DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus, investing $800 million to upgrade…
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have agreed to establish a formal consultative mechanism aimed at aligning national port strategies…
Mongla Port has exceeded its revenue target by Tk 9.46 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the port authority. "The revenue target was Tk 333.87 crore, and the port…
Speakers emphasised the urgent need to recognise and harness the untapped potential of marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture to promote food security, reduce poverty, and drive sustainable economic growth…
A high-profile trade and business community delegation from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI) visited the Karachi Port Trust Head Office (KPT HO) to explore the business prospects…
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…
