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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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 168,850 Tons Cargo in 24 Hours
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.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – March 30, 2026
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.
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Port Qasim Reports Vessel Movement for March 29, 2026
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.
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Transshipment boom at Port Qasim signals strong trade outlook
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).
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Port Qasim Vessel Movement Update – March 28, 2026
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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