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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Shipping Operations at Port Qasim Today – March 26, 2026
Karachi, March 26, 2026: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Thursday, offering key insights into vessel movements and port activity over the past 24 hours.
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Pakistan slashes port charges to attract global transshipment cargo: minister
Karachi, March 25, 2026 – Pakistan is positioning itself to attract regional transshipment cargo by offering reduced port charges and improved facilitation measures, as authorities respond to shifting trade dynamics amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Port Qasim reports vessel movements and cargo activity – March 25, 2026
Karachi, March 25, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements and cargo handling operations at Port Qasim over the past 24 hours.
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Daily Port Qasim Shipping Activity Report – March 24, 2026
Karachi, March 24, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has issued its daily shipping activity report for Tuesday, providing updated vessel movement details to facilitate stakeholders, shipping agents, and logistics operators.
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Daily Shipping Activity at Port Qasim – March 19, 2026
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority has issued its daily shipping activity report for Thursday, outlining vessel movements over the past 24 hours to facilitate stakeholders including importers, exporters, and logistics operators. The report is updated daily at 8:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
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FBR tightens cargo rules: Shipping lines and GHAs now liable
Islamabad, March 19, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the International Transshipment Rules through SRO 517(I)/2026, introducing stricter regulations for the movement of transshipment cargo. The updated rules aim to enhance accountability, prevent pilferage, and ensure proper payment of duties and taxes.
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FBR grants DP World 16.9 acres at Port Qasim amid Iran war
Karachi, March 18, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted a special storage facility to DP World at Port Qasim to handle international transshipment cargo, citing the ongoing crisis linked to the Iran war and heightened tensions in the Gulf region.
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Port Qasim Daily Shipping Activity Report – March 16, 2026
Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report for Monday, providing updates on vessel movements over the past 24 hours to assist stakeholders in Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sectors.
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