Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has confirmed that shipping agents have assured the government that no war-related surcharges are being imposed on in-transit shipments or cargo moving through other routes, providing relief to importers and exporters amid global trade uncertainties.
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War Risk Surcharge Rules Revised—Here’s What Changes
Pakistan’s maritime and trade sector is set to see improved transparency and relief measures after a high-level sub-committee formed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, under the directive of the Prime Minister, finalized key decisions to address longstanding concerns of exporters and importers.
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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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Middle East shipping suspension: Karachi ports halt cargo amid Gulf security crisis
Major international shipping lines have temporarily suspended all new cargo bookings to and from the Middle East, Red Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean, citing rapidly worsening security conditions across the Gulf.
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TCS, Nippon Express forge partnership to boost Pakistan’s logistics and global trade connectivity
Karachi, February 03: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited.
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Pakistan and Malaysia explore new maritime collaboration
Islamabad, November 25, 2025 – Pakistan and Malaysia are moving forward with plans to expand maritime collaboration, focusing on seafarer training, port-sector modernization, and trade-route connectivity following a high-level meeting on Tuesday.
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Pakistan proposes stronger shipping ties with Bangladesh
Islamabad, November 24, 2025 – Pakistan has proposed a structured and long-term framework to deepen maritime cooperation with Bangladesh, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen collaboration in the global shipping sector.
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Shipping costs soar for Pakistani traders amid rising tensions
KARACHI, May 9, 2025 — Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in South Asia, global shipping companies have begun levying steep surcharges on cargo shipments to and from Pakistan, placing a growing burden on the country’s importers and exporters.
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COSCO Shipping Condemns U.S. Sanctions on China’s Maritime
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited strongly denounced the recent accusations and sanctions imposed by the United States targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. In a detailed statement released on Monday, COSCO Shipping labeled the U.S. actions as discriminatory, baseless, and harmful to global trade and shipping stability.
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NLC, DP World Partner to Modernize Logistics in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 12, 2025 – The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World have announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize logistics and delivery systems in Pakistan. This strategic collaboration is set to raise the bar for the country’s logistics industry, promising significant economic benefits and improved connectivity.
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