Karachi, January 22, 2026 – The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and government authorities to enhance customs infrastructure and increase staffing at Karachi’s sea ports to accelerate the clearance of import and export consignments.
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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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Port Qasim Reports Active Shipping Movements on January 22, 2026
Karachi, January 22, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Thursday released its daily shipping activity report to keep trade and maritime stakeholders informed about vessel movements at the port.
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Pakistan minister advocates satellite-based monitoring for sea ports
Karachi, January 21, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday emphasized the need for satellite technology to monitor Pakistan’s sea ports, enhance maritime management, and strengthen environmental and disaster response.
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Port Qasim Issues Daily Shipping Activity Report for January 21, 2026
Karachi, January 21, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Wednesday released its daily shipping activity report to keep traders, shipping agents, and other stakeholders informed about vessel movements at the port. The report provides an overview of maritime operations carried out during the past 24 hours and is updated daily at 8:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
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Port Qasim Updates Daily Shipping Operations Report – January 20, 2026
Karachi, January 20, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Tuesday, providing stakeholders with the latest updates on vessel movements and port activities. This report is part of PQA’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and support smooth maritime trade operations.
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KGTML partners with Chinese firm to upgrade Karachi Port bulk cargo handling
Karachi, January 19, 2026 – Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) has taken a major step to modernize bulk cargo handling at Karachi Port by signing an agreement with GENMA, a leading Chinese company specializing in automated cargo solutions.
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Port Qasim Releases Daily Shipping Activity Report – January 19, 2026
Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Monday released its daily shipping activity report, providing updated information on vessel movements over the past 24 hours to assist traders, shipping agents, and stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sectors.
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Port Qasim releases daily shipping activity update for January 17, 2026
Karachi, January 17, 2026 — The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report to keep stakeholders informed about vessel movements at the port.
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Port Qasim Daily Shipping Operations Report – January 16, 2026
Karachi, January 16, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Friday, providing an update on vessel movements over the past 24 hours to assist port stakeholders, shipping agents, and traders. The report was updated at 8:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
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Pakistan customs mandates official exchange rates on shipping charges
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – Pakistan Customs has secured a major regulatory win by enforcing the use of official bank exchange rates on shipping charges, effectively ending the long-standing practice of arbitrary and inflated billing by international shipping lines. The move is expected to provide significant relief to traders and exporters across the country.
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