Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) reported robust shipping operations over the last 24 hours, reflecting the port’s vital role in sustaining Pakistan’s import and export trade flow. As of 0800 hours on Monday, multiple vessels completed port operations, while several others were berthed for ongoing cargo handling.
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COSCO Shipping Condemns U.S. Sanctions on China’s Maritime
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited strongly denounced the recent accusations and sanctions imposed by the United States targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. In a detailed statement released on Monday, COSCO Shipping labeled the U.S. actions as discriminatory, baseless, and harmful to global trade and shipping stability.
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Nationwide Transporters Strike Halts $20 Million in Rice Exports
Karachi, April 19, 2025 – A nationwide strike by goods transporters has severely disrupted Pakistan’s export sector, bringing the movement of key commodities—especially rice—to a grinding halt. The five-day strike has caused an estimated $20 million loss in rice exports alone, sparking alarm among exporters and industry leaders.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations – April 19, 2025
Karachi, April 19, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released the latest update on shipping operations for Saturday, April 19, 2025, to ensure smooth coordination and planning for all relevant stakeholders involved in port activities.
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KCCI Urges Prime Minister to End Prolonged Transporters’ Strike
Karachi, April 18, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has issued a pressing call for immediate intervention by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resolve the ongoing nationwide strike by transporters, which has entered its fourth consecutive day.
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Port Qasim Reports Active Shipping Operations for April 18, 2025
Karachi, April 18, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released a comprehensive update on shipping operations for Friday, April 18, 2025, detailing vessel movements and berthing activities over the past 24 hours.
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Goods Transporters Strike Halts Port Operations
Karachi, April 17, 2025 – The strike launched by the Goods Transporters Association against the suspension of vehicles under the pretext of fitness inspections continued for a second day on Thursday, bringing port operations in Karachi to a grinding halt.
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Shipping Companies Must Open on Saturdays: Khurram Ijaz
Karachi, April 17, 2025 – Khurram Ijaz, former President of the Karachi Customs Agents Association and an expert in customs, logistics, and the supply chain, has strongly urged all shipping companies to ensure their offices remain open on Saturdays. This call aligns with the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has emphasized the need for improved trade facilitation and lower operational costs in Pakistan.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations – April 17, 2025
Karachi, April 17, 2025: Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s busiest and most strategic seaports, reported smooth and consistent shipping operations over the last 24 hours, as per the latest update issued by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Thursday morning.
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Bustling Shipping Operations at Port Qasim – April 16, 2025
Karachi, April 16, 2025 – Port Qasim continues to demonstrate its vital role in Pakistan’s maritime economy, as the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) issued a comprehensive update on shipping operations carried out over the last 24 hours.
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