Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has directed port authorities to implement a comprehensive 30-day plan to clear stuck-up containers and surplus cargo from major ports, aiming to reduce congestion and improve operational efficiency.
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Pakistan unveils plan for maritime energy city to boost oil and gas trade
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – Pakistan has announced plans to develop a major maritime energy hub aimed at strengthening its role in global energy logistics and trade. The initiative, titled the Pakistan Maritime Energy City (PMEC), will focus on storage and re-export of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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War Risk Surcharge Rules Revised—Here’s What Changes
Pakistan’s maritime and trade sector is set to see improved transparency and relief measures after a high-level sub-committee formed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, under the directive of the Prime Minister, finalized key decisions to address longstanding concerns of exporters and importers.
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KICT Registers 15,000 Drivers – Big Digital Leap in Ports
Karachi, March 31, 2026 – The Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), operated by Hutchison Ports, has successfully completed the biometric registration of more than 15,000 truck drivers, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s port digitization efforts.
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Port Qasim Handles 168,850 Tons Cargo in 24 Hours
Karachi, March 31, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report, highlighting vessel movements and cargo handling operations over the past 24 hours at one of Pakistan’s busiest seaports.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – March 30, 2026
Karachi, March 30, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Monday, providing detailed updates on vessel movements over the past 24 hours. The report is issued daily at 8:00 AM Pakistan Time (PKT) to assist stakeholders in the maritime, logistics, and trade sectors.
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Port Qasim Reports Vessel Movement for March 29, 2026
Karachi, March 29, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has issued its daily vessel movement report, providing key operational updates for Sunday to support stakeholders across Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sectors.
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Transshipment boom at Port Qasim signals strong trade outlook
Islamabad, March 28, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced significant progress in Pakistan’s transshipment sector, highlighting enhanced operations at the Port Qasim Authority (PQA).
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Port Qasim Vessel Movement Update – March 28, 2026
Karachi, March 28, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily vessel movement report, providing key updates for stakeholders in Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sectors. The report reflects shipping activity recorded over the past 24 hours and was issued at 8:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
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Pakistan ports hit record cargo levels amid Hormuz crisis
Pakistan’s maritime sector has witnessed an extraordinary surge in cargo handling during March 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—particularly disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz—have forced global shipping lines to reroute vessels through alternative corridors.
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