Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Major General Farrukh Shahzad Rao, the Director General of the National Logistics Cell (NLC), has announced the NLC’s commitment to strengthening trade relations with Central Asia, Russia, China, and Tashkent. This initiative aims to tap into the growing demand for Pakistani goods in these regions and enhance economic ties.
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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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Shipping Movements at Karachi Port Trust on September 20
Karachi, September 20, 2023 – Here are the key shipping movements at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) over the past 24 hours, concluding at 0700 hours on Wednesday:
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US Deputy Chief of Mission Reiterates Commitment to Green Shipping in Pakistan
Karachi, September 14, 2023 – Today in Karachi, the United States has reaffirmed its strong commitment to collaborate with the Government of Pakistan and the port and shipping industry to develop a comprehensive national action plan.
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Shipping Activity at Port Qasim on August 29
Karachi, August 29, 2023 – Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s key maritime gateways, witnessed a bustling day of shipping activity on August 28, 2023, with several vessels arriving and departing to facilitate the movement of various cargoes.
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FBR Notifies Rules to Fully Implement Pakistan Single Window
Islamabad, August 22, 2023 – In a significant move towards streamlining trade processes and enhancing compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification to enforce the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system for all government agencies.
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Pakistan Issues Income Tax Rates for Foreign Shipping and Air Transport
Karachi, August 19, 2023 – Pakistan has officially released the income tax rates applicable to foreign shipping and air transport for the tax year 2023-24, which commenced on July 1, 2023.
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Pakistan Single Window Integrates Digital Services with Government Departments
Islamabad, August 17, 2023 – The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) initiative has achieved a significant milestone by seamlessly integrating its digital services with four key government departments as part of its Phase-II rollout.
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Karachi Port Trust Shipping Intelligence Report – August 4, 2023
Karachi, August 4, 2023 – Following is the Karachi Port Trust Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 07:30 am on Friday.
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Daily Cargo Handling Report of Karachi Port on August 4, 2023
Karachi, August 4, 2023 – The Karachi Port Trust has once again demonstrated its efficiency and productivity by handling a substantial amount of cargo during the past 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours.
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Karachi Port Shipping Intelligence Report on August 3, 2023
Karachi, August 3, 2023 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has released its latest Shipping Intelligence report, detailing the ongoing activities at the port.
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