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Safe haven

Mohammad Rajpar, chairman of the Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association, told Anadolu that Karachi’s ports had become a “safe haven” and “temporary storage hub” for regional trade.

He said Karachi Port handled around 75% of the redirected cargo, with the remaining 25% processed at Bin Qasim.

The surge was so significant that the port's operations continued even on Eidul Fitr for the first time in the its 172-year history.

Rising insurance premiums have played a key role in the shift.

The risk premium and insurance cost for delivery inside the Persian Gulf is four times higher than for Pakistan, Rajpar said.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to become a permanent regional transshipment hub, like Salala and Jebel Ali ports, as we have the capacity,” he said.

Currently, Pakistani ports are handling 3.8 million containers annually compared to a capacity to handle 6m containers per year, Rajpar said.
 
Opportunity likely to outlast conflict

Analysts said the shift in shipping patterns could persist even if the conflict eases.

“Even if the war ends today, the traditional shipping routes will take at least three months to restore,” Rajpar said.

He added that elevated risk perceptions and insurance costs could linger even longer.

“Pakistan can exploit this advantage as higher insurance costs will continue to compel the shipping industry to rely on safe and secure ports,” he said.

Aasim Siddiqui, a Karachi-based shipping expert, predicted the effects could last for at least four to five years.

“We have a golden opportunity to convert this temporary boom into a sustainable business,” he told Anadolu.

However, he stressed that success would depend on efficiency and costs.

He noted that the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had recently changed several customs-related rules to expedite the transshipments.

The reform, he said, “is a good omen for the [country’s] shipping industry”.
 
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Shipping Boom in Pakistan! Dozens of Vessels Arriving in Gwadar and Pakistani ports​


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First Pakistan-bound container vessel reaches Karachi after Strait of Hormuz reopening​


Trump says US begins the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz as a favour to countries around the world

Kashif HussainA
pril 11, 2026

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First container vessel, MV SELEN, arrives at Karachi Port after reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Express

The vessel MV SELEN arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound vessel to do so following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month of disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East.

In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC (AP Line), has berthed at Karachi Port, marking the first Pakistan-bound container vessel arrival following recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.”

It added that the vessel, arriving from Jebel Ali, signalled the resumption of containerised trade and reinforced confidence in maritime supply chains.
 

Interior minister orders feasibility plan for Karachi-Iraq ferry​

  • Lauds coast guards’ anti-smuggling role
BR Web Desk
April 14, 2026

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed authorities to prepare a feasibility plan for launching a ferry service between Karachi and Iraq to facilitate pilgrims, while praising the Pakistan Coast Guards for their anti-smuggling efforts.

During a visit to the Coast Guard’s headquarters, the minister chaired a meeting and was briefed on operational preparedness and professional training. He laid a floral wreath at the martyrs’ memorial and paid tribute to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
 

Port Qasim to get 400 acres of modern small industrial estate​


Recorder Report
April 17, 2026

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of a modern small industrial estate at Port Qasim, spanning approximately 400 acres, aimed at promoting industrialization and enhancing investor confidence.

Speaking during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Thursday, the Minister stated that the development strategy would prioritize infrastructure readiness before plot allocation.

“Unlike conventional practices where investors are shown undeveloped land, this project will first deliver fully developed infrastructure, including main boulevards, landscaping, and essential utilities, ensuring a business-ready environment prior to allotment,” he said.
 

Work on floating jetty begins with Rs120m cost​


Initiative aimed at facilitating smooth landing, offloading of fish catch

Our Correspondent
April 19, 2026

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced that construction work has begun on an environmentally efficient floating jetty at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour at a cost of Rs120 million to facilitate the offloading of export-quality fish catch.

The project as a significant step towards improving facilities for small-scale fisherfolk, adding that the jetty was expected to be completed by June 2026.

Junaid Anwar said the initiative would ensure safer and more reliable access to water, while facilitating the smooth landing and unloading of fish catch. He noted that the project aimed to boost operational efficiency and create new economic opportunities for coastal communities.

Highlighting key features, the minister said that unlike fixed structures, the floating jetty would adjust to tidal variations, reducing dependence on water levels and ensuring uninterrupted access for fishing vessels. This, he added, would enable fishermen to handle their catch more efficiently regardless of tidal conditions.
 
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