Two Iranian oil tankers carrying nearly one million barrels of crude oil have changed course toward Karachi after a reported US naval blockade. The move highlights growing disruption to regional shipping and escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, global energy markets, and maritime trade are closely watching the unusual tanker movements. According to […]
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One of largest container ships calls at Karachi Port in milestone for Pakistan
One of the world’s largest container ships arrived at Karachi Port on Sunday, marking a milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector as the country seeks to modernize its ports and strengthen its position on regional and global trade routes. The MSC ERICA measures 398.5 meters in length and 59 meters in width, with a gross tonnage […]
Giant MSC Loreto arrives at Karachi Port
One of the world’s largest container ships, MSC Loreto, has arrived at the South Asia Pakistan Terminals at Karachi Port, marking another milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector. According to the Karachi Port Trust, the vessel’s arrival highlights the port’s growing ability to accommodate some of the largest container ships operating worldwide. MSC Loreto measures 399.9 […]
Karachi Port sets national record with 2.65m TEUs handled in fiscal year
Pakistan’s Karachi Port set a new record by handling 2.651 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) before the end of the current fiscal year, making it the highest container handling volume in the country’s history. “The record reflects strong business confidence in the country’s maritime sector,” Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said. […]
Karachi Port surpasses 2,000 vessel calls after nearly eight years
Karachi Port has crossed the milestone of 2,000 vessel calls for the first time in nearly eight years, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Monday. As per a statement, the minister said that Karachi Port handled 2,003 ship calls between July 2025 and June 13, 2026, according to data compiled […]
Second LNG vessel from Qatar reaches Karachi after Hormuz transit
A second liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel carrying cargo from Qatar has successfully arrived in Karachi after passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to official sources. The vessel had reportedly experienced delays after being temporarily halted in the Strait of Hormuz before resuming its journey towards Pakistan. Sources confirmed that the ship […]
80 million litres of diesel shipment from Kuwait reaches Karachi port
A Pakistani vessel carrying 80 million litres of diesel from Kuwait has successfully arrived at Karachi Port, providing relief amid ongoing concerns over regional shipping disruptions and fuel supply stability. Read More: Pakistan-bound tanker exits Strait of Hormuz with Kuwait diesel: report According to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) sources, the vessel named Khair Pur docked at […]
Oil shipment arrives in Karachi under Pakistan Navy protection
KARACHI – A major oil shipment carrying around 120 million litres of fuel has safely reached Karachi from the Gulf of Oman under the protection of the Pakistan Navy, ensuring the secure arrival of a vital energy supply for the country. Read More: Pakistan Navy launches Muhafizul Bahr to protect trade According to reports, the oil tanker travelled […]
Transshipment commences from Karachi port
The Chairman of Karachi Port Trust, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) S.Bt (Retd) has reaffirmed the Port’s commitment to supporting uninterrupted regional and global trade amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the middle East. In this context, the Port of Karachi stands ready to facilitate international shipping lines by offering efficient transshipment services for […]
Pakistan posts $360 million maritime breakthrough
Pakistan’s maritime sector recorded a historic Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025, Minister Muhammad Junaid Chaudhry announced. He described the year as transformative, driven by reforms in ports, shipping, fisheries, and human resources. Chaudhry said these initiatives aim to unlock Pakistan’s full blue economy potential. The government finalised the National Maritime Policy to unify […]