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War Risk Surcharge Rules Revised—Here’s What Changes

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

KICT Registers 15,000 Drivers – Big Digital Leap in Ports

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

Port Qasim Handles 168,850 Tons Cargo in 24 Hours

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

Port Qasim Reports Vessel Movement for March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

Transshipment boom at Port Qasim signals strong trade outlook

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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).

Port Qasim Vessel Movement Update – March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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).

Pakistan ports hit record cargo levels amid Hormuz crisis

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

Shipping Operations at Port Qasim Today – March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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.

Pakistan slashes port charges to attract global transshipment cargo: minister

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

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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