KARACHI, April 10 – Pakistan’s Port Qasim reported strong shipping activity on Wednesday as multiple vessels arrived, departed and handled large volumes of essential commodities, according to the Port Qasim Authority’s daily operational report.
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Port Qasim handles over 117,000 tons cargo in 24 hours: shipping activity update
Karachi, April 8, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority has released its daily shipping activity report, highlighting vessel movements and cargo handling operations over the past 24 hours to keep maritime stakeholders informed.
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Port Qasim Reports Daily Shipping Activity – April 7, 2026
KARACHI: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Tuesday released its daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements at one of Pakistan’s busiest seaports.
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Port Qasim Handles Massive Cargo Flow in 24 Hours
Karachi, April 5, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority released its daily shipping and cargo statement, highlighting active port operations, vessel movements, and commodity handling at one of Pakistan’s busiest maritime hubs.
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Shipping agents assure no war surcharge on shipments, minister confirm
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has confirmed that shipping agents have assured the government that no war-related surcharges are being imposed on in-transit shipments or cargo moving through other routes, providing relief to importers and exporters amid global trade uncertainties.
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Port Qasim handles over 109,000 tons cargo in 24 hours
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) released its daily shipping operations report for Thursday, highlighting steady maritime activity and efficient cargo handling at one of Pakistan’s key ports.
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Minister orders 30-day plan to clear stuck containers at ports
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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