Shipping Agents Confirm No War Surcharges on Pakistan Transit Cargo
Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces relief in demurrage charges and denies unjustified war surcharges for Pakistani shipments.
Pakistan Approves Major Maritime Reforms to Expand Transshipment Operations
Government of Pakistan approves new initiatives for bulk, Ro-Ro, and LCL cargo to transform national ports into a competitive regional transshipment hub.
Pakistan Strategic Maritime Shift Accelerates as Gwadar Port and Port Qasim Offer Major Tariff Incentives
Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces new port incentives and a shift in global shipping routes toward Gwadar Port as a secure regional transshipment hub.
Maritime Minister Announces New Fiscal Incentives to Make Karachi Port a Regional Transshipment Hub
Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry unveils significant concessions on port dues and berthing charges to attract global shipping lines to Karachi Port amid Middle East tensions.
Pakistan to Launch Sea to Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor to Revive Steel Sector and Boost Blue Economy
Pakistan is launching its first Sea to Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor at Port Qasim to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, reduce steel imports, and strengthen the maritime sector. The project integrates ship recycling, steel manufacturing, and sustainability, marking a major step toward economic self-reliance and industrial expansion.
Pakistan to Host Inaugural Maritime Investment Conference to Boost Blue Economy
Pakistan is set to host its first-ever Maritime Investment Conference in 2025, aiming to attract sustainable investments in port development, fisheries, marine transport, and coastal tourism to strengthen its blue economy.