Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping movement report for Tuesday, detailing vessel arrivals and departures at Port Qasim over the past 24 hours.
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Minister waives demurrage charges on auctionable containers at Karachi Port
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – In a significant move to ease congestion at the country’s busiest maritime hub, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the waiver of demurrage charges on auctionable containers at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT). The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with KPT’s private terminals.
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Port Qasim Reports Daily Vessel Movement for March 9, 2026
KARACHI, March 9, 2026: Port Qasim has released its daily vessels movement report for Monday, providing an update on maritime activities during the past 24 hours to facilitate shipping agents, traders, and logistics stakeholders.
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Port Qasim Reports Vessel Activity for March 8, 2026
Karachi, March 8, 2026 – Port Qasim released its daily shipping activity report on Sunday, providing an update on vessel movements and port operations over the past 24 hours.
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Port Qasim sees steady shipping activity amid Middle East tensions
Karachi, March 6, 2026: Operations at Port Qasim Authority (PQA) remained stable on Friday, with several vessels arriving, departing, and berthing at the port despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Pakistan reviews maritime trade strategy, eyes transshipment opportunities amid rising regional tensions
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate emerging logistical challenges facing Pakistan’s trade sector, particularly in the energy supply chain, amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Government denies fake notification on port suspension amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Islamabad, March 5, 2026: The government on Thursday dismissed as fake a social media notification claiming a temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan until March 10 due to security concerns.
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Port Qasim Shipping Activity Report – March 5, 2026
Karachi: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Thursday released its latest daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements at Port Qasim during the past 24 hours.
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Pakistan turns to Saudi Yanbu Port for oil amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – Pakistan is exploring alternative oil supply routes via Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Port on the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global energy flows.
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Port Qasim Daily Shipping Activity Report – March 4, 2026
Karachi, March 4, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report for Wednesday, providing key updates on vessel movements, cargo handling, and berth occupancy at Port Qasim.
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