Record cargo volume underscores improved port efficiency and boosts Pakistan’s ambitions to become a regional maritime and logistics hub
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Saudi Arabia to provide funds to uplift 140-acre maritime land in Karachi
Karachi waterfront plan aims to boost investment, jobs, and regional trade hub ambitions
KARACHI: Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia and local partners to develop a 140-acre maritime land parcel in Karachi, in a major step aimed at boosting investment, employment, and port-led economic growth.
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Pakistan marks milestone as Karachi Port receives first transshipment cargo vessel
KARACHI, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan on Friday marked a milestone in its maritime sector as the first fully transshipment cargo vessel docked at Karachi Port, signaling expanded capacity for regional trade.
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Pakistan cuts Karachi Port charges by up to 50% to aid exporters
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan has approved storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals, aiming to support exporters impacted by recent disruptions in Gulf-bound shipments, officials said on Sunday.
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Pakistan launches high-tech fisheries research hub to boost blue economy
KARACHI – Pakistan has announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research and training centre at the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority (KoFHA) in Karachi, aiming to modernise the country’s underdeveloped maritime sector and expand its blue economy potential, officials said on Thursday.
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170 KPT officials promoted after 24-year delay
The government has approved long-delayed promotions for 170 members of the Karachi Port Security Force, ending a 24-year stagnation in career progression, the maritime affairs ministry said on Tuesday.
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Minister orders 30-day plan to clear stuck containers at ports
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has directed port authorities to implement a comprehensive 30-day plan to clear stuck-up containers and surplus cargo from major ports, aiming to reduce congestion and improve operational efficiency.
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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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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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Maritime minister inaugurates ferry terminal at Karachi Port to boost blue economy
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, inaugurated a modern ferry terminal at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Tuesday, calling it a historic step to enhance regional connectivity, promote coastal tourism, and strengthen Pakistan’s blue economy.
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