Customs expands cargo clearance operations as higher trade volumes increase pressure on KICT and SAPT terminals
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Ports and shipping news covering maritime trade, logistics, port operations, shipping industry updates, and developments in global, regional sea transport.
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First-ever RoRo vessel delivers over 2,000 electric vehicles to Pakistan
M.V. Grande Shanghai docks at Karachi Port Trust, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s electric vehicle import and logistics sector.
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Port Qasim handles over 221,000 tonnes of cargo on July 17
Six vessels berth as Pakistan’s second-largest port records robust cargo and container handling
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Karachi Port handles MSC Erica, one of world’s largest container ships
Ultra-large vessel reinforces Karachi Port’s growing role in regional maritime trade
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KPT achieves highest-ever annual cargo handling in 138-year history
Record cargo volume underscores improved port efficiency and boosts Pakistan’s ambitions to become a regional maritime and logistics hub
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Karachi Port achieves record container handling of 2.654 million TEUs
KPT surpasses previous throughput milestone as maritime trade and port efficiency continue to improve
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Finance Bill 2026 Introduces Concept of Authorized Shipping Agent
New proposal aims to strengthen tax compliance and accountability for non-resident shipping operators through locally authorized representatives.
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Terminal operators face Rs10 million penalty for denying delay and detention certificates
Finance Bill 2026 proposes a twentyfold increase in penalties to ensure terminal operators comply with Customs-issued delay and detention certificates.
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Pakistan abolishes 18% sales tax on shipping industry
Maritime minister says tax relief will cut logistics costs, attract investment and strengthen Pakistan’s blue economy
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Pakistan invites Kuwait to invest in maritime, energy and logistics projects
Maritime minister presents energy city, port infrastructure and logistics corridor projects to Kuwaiti envoy to attract foreign investment
Pakistan on Thursday invited Kuwait to invest in its coastal, energy and logistics sectors, presenting a range of port development and infrastructure projects aimed at attracting foreign capital and strengthening regional trade links.
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