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Port Activities Highlight Cargo Movement in Pakistan on November 16, 2023

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) showcased dynamic port activities on November 16, 2023, as cargo ships engaged in significant arrivals and departures.

Daily Cargo Handling Report of Karachi Port on August 4, 2023

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

Karachi Port Trust Shipping Intelligence Report – Thursday, 27th July 2023

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

Following is the Karachi Port Trust Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 07:30 am on Thursday 27-07-2023:

Ship not to be allowed leaving without payment: Zaidi

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021Hamza Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Ali Haider Zaidi, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs on Sunday said that the standard ship in Karachi would not be allowed to leave without recovering outstanding dues and inspection expenditures. Speaking to media here, he said that the ship was stranded and taken off the shores of Karachi. This is the first ship to […]

Pakistan detains ship ‘Heng Tong 77’ for unseaworthy

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021Hamza Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday detained a cargo ship, which was stuck up at Karachi Seaview beach on July 21, 2021. The government has taken the decision to detain the ship after an inspection found the vessel in defective condition. According to a letter issued by a department of Ministry of Maritime Affairs to the captain […]

Karachi Port confirms sinking of sugar cargo container

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has confirmed the sinking of a container laden with sugar through a statement released few moments ago. It is stated: “Truck loaded with sugar cargo while leaving berth number 5, East Wharf, after issuance of bilty encountered mechanical failure at around 5:20 pm today [Saturday], dated: 31.07.2021, fell in port […]

Terminal operators refuse to extend waiver from detention, demurrage charges: KCCI

May 6, 2020June 20, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has said terminal operators have refuse to extend waiver from demurrage and detention charges despite clear instruction of the government to facilitate the trade in the wake of COVID-19.

Port activity remains normal, no gas leakage reported: KPT chairman

February 17, 2020June 5, 2022Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Rear Admiral Jameel Akhtar, Chairman, Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Monday said that the port activities are remained normal and there is no incident of gas leakage reported in port area. He was addressing press conference following the poisonous gas claimed five lives last day in Kemari near the Karachi Port. “I assure all […]

KPT denies toxic gas leakage from port area

February 17, 2020June 5, 2022Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has clarified new reports about leakage of toxic gas from inside port area. KPT spokesman in a statement on late Sunday night said that there has been no leakage of chemical or gases inside the KPT port area and from any berthed vessel/ship. “All safety precautions remain applied while handling […]

KPT asks terminal operators to ensure implementation of axle load regime

January 25, 2020April 25, 2021Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has asked terminal operators to ensure implementation of Axle Load Regime. In this regard the KPT sent letters to: Pakistan International Container Terminal, East Wharf; M/s. South Asia Pakistan Terminal Limited, South Wharf; Karachi International Container Terminal, West Wharf. The KPT informed the terminal operators that the ministry of commerce […]

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