Leading terminal operators in Pakistan have urged the government to bring taxation into a single-digit regime to improve the investment climate and support growth in the maritime sector.
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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 handles container, coal and rice vessels on May 7
KARACHI, May 7, 2026 — The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Thursday released its daily shipping operations report, detailing vessel movements at the country’s second-largest seaport over the past 24 hours.
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Port Qasim Shipping Activity Report: May 6, 2026
KARACHI, May 6, 2026 — The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Wednesday released its daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements and cargo operations over the past 24 hours to facilitate maritime stakeholders.
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Port Qasim Shipping Activity Report – May 5, 2026
KARACHI, May 5, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report for May 5, 2026, detailing vessel movements and cargo handling operations over the past 24 hours.
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Chinese Vessel Diverted Amid Middle East Tensions Berths at Gwadar Port
GWADAR, May 5, 2026 – A Chinese cargo vessel diverted due to escalating tensions in the Middle East has successfully berthed at Gwadar Port, marking a significant development in Pakistan’s maritime sector.
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Shocking 16,430kg of Waste Pulled from Karachi Harbour in Major Clean-Up Drive
KARACHI, May 4, 2026: A large-scale clean-up operation at Karachi’s busy harbour has exposed a worrying environmental situation, as authorities removed 16,430 kilograms of solid waste from high-risk maritime zones in a single coordinated drive.
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Karachi Port handles 74,603 tonnes cargo as 19 ships queue for arrival
Islamabad, May 3, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that Karachi Port Trust continues to demonstrate strong operational performance, with Karachi Port cargo handling reaching 74,603 tonnes in the last 24 hours.
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Pakistan marks milestone as Karachi Port receives first transshipment cargo vessel
KARACHI, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan on Friday marked a milestone in its maritime sector as the first fully transshipment cargo vessel docked at Karachi Port, signaling expanded capacity for regional trade.
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Pakistan can become regional economic power through maritime reforms: minister
Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Pakistan is positioning itself to emerge as a regional economic power through bold maritime reforms and improved port operations, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said.
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Pakistan cuts Karachi Port charges by up to 50% to aid exporters
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan has approved storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals, aiming to support exporters impacted by recent disruptions in Gulf-bound shipments, officials said on Sunday.
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