Record cargo volume underscores improved port efficiency and boosts Pakistan’s ambitions to become a regional maritime and logistics hub
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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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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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Stakeholders discuss accelerating pre-arrival containers clearance
High-level meeting chaired by Chief Collector Customs South finalizes key measures to speed up container clearance and ease port congestion.
A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Collector Customs Appraisement (South) Wajid Ali discussed major reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and speed of Pakistan’s Pre-Arrival Clearance system, stakeholders said on Monday.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Today – May 13, 2026
PQA reports vessel movements, cargo handling and arrivals at outer anchorage
KARACHI – Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Wednesday released its latest shipping operations report for May 13, 2026, detailing vessel movements, cargo handling activities and arrivals at the port.
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Pakistan cuts Gwadar Port tariffs to boost regional trade
Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, on Monday announced significant reductions in tariff rates at Gwadar Port to strengthen its position as a regional logistics and transshipment hub.
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Port Qasim Releases Daily Shipping Activity Report for May 9
Port Qasim Authority on Saturday released its daily shipping activity and cargo handling report for May 9, 2026, providing updated information on vessel movements during the past 24 hours.
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