KARACHI, PAKISTAN — In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s automotive and maritime sectors, the country has successfully received its first-ever specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipment of automobiles. The massive 220-meter vessel, M.V. Grande Shanghai, successfully berthed at the Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) terminal of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT).
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — Marking a major milestone for green shipping in the region, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations as the cutting-edge roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) hybrid vessel, ‘Grande Shanghai’, successfully docked at the Karachi Port.
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained seamless, round-the-clock port operations over the last 24 hours, handling a robust total of 177,148 metric tonnes of cargo.
According to the daily port performance indicators, the heavy cargo volume successfully moved through the port consisted of 135,116 metric tonnes of import cargo and 42,032 metric tonnes of export cargo.
KARACHI — In a gesture of institutional continuity and shared vision, the former Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, called on the current Chairman, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M) S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office.
KARACHI — A high-level delegation from the Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) called on the Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M) S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office to map out a modernization roadmap for port labor management.
KARACHI — In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector, Karachi Port successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container ships, the MSC ERICA, at the South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL).
The successful arrival of the mega-vessel on July 12, 2026, strongly underscores Karachi Port’s advanced logistical capability to handle ultra-large container ships (ULCS), positioning it as a premier maritime gateway in the region.
ISLAMABAD — The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has solidified its position as the bedrock of Pakistan’s supply chain infrastructure, operating the country’s largest and most advanced commercial logistics fleet.
KARACHI — Renowned philanthropist, social activist, and maritime expert Rear Admiral Tanveer Ahmed SI(M), TI (Retd.), accompanied by his spouse, Begum Bushra Tanveer, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office.
ISLAMABAD — Despite Pakistan’s vast production of world-class fruits, dairy, and meat products, international export volumes have historically been restricted by the logistical challenges of long-distance transport. Traditional supply chains frequently suffer from temperature fluctuations, resulting in compromised product quality and rejected shipments at international borders.
RAWALPINDI — In a major step toward expanding international business corridors, the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, USA.