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Engro Vopak explores Pakistan's first refrigerated LPG import facility​

• Pakistan's growing reliance on LPG is increasing the need for enhanced import and storage infrastructure

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July 7, 2026

Engro Vopak Terminal Ltd, Pakistan’s leading chemical and gas terminal operator, has launched a feasibility study for Pakistan’s first refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import and storage infrastructure, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security amid rising LPG demand and declining domestic gas production.

The company has partnered with S&P Global Energy to initiate a feasibility assessment for the expansion of its LPG infrastructure, read a statement on Tuesday.

Through this study, EVTL will evaluate the development of Pakistan’s first refrigerated LPG import and storage infrastructure to strengthen the LPG supply chain and address the country’s growing LPG demand.

“The proposed project aims to improve access to global LPG markets, enable the handling of larger cargo volumes, enhance storage capacity, and support a more resilient, reliable, and flexible LPG supply chain,” it added.

 

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Pakistan builds first merchant ship in 40 years – but can it build an industry?

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Pakistan has started building a container ship at the Karachi Shipyard – the first in four decades

Policy Research Institute of Market Economy Chief Development Officer Ali Ehsan spoke to Sputnik.

Why did it take 40 years?

Without continuous orders, shipyards cannot retain skilled workers, suppliers, or expertise

Pakistani owners preferred foreign yards with reliable designs and their own financing.

What's being built?

The new ship will carry 1,100 containers and serve regional feeder routes.
It will be assembled in Pakistan, but the engines, navigation equipment, and other expensive gear will be imported

Is it cheaper?

Officials claim it will save money, but experts warn a lower contract price does not mean lower total cost.
Imported parts, state investments, tax breaks, delays, and maintenance all add up

”The real test is: will the ship be built on time?" Ehsan said. "Will it meet international standards? Will it prove cheaper to operate throughout its entire service life?"

The bigger challenge

Building one ship is not building an industry. Pakistan needs predictable orders, local suppliers, technology partnerships, and long-term financing

Ehsan says it should focus on niches: feeder ships, tugs, ferries, barges, fishing vessels, and ship repair.

Port Qasim

Port Qasim in Karachi has become one of the top-five fastest-growing container ports globally thanks to digitalization, customs reform, and coordination, Ehsan noted.

But port efficiency is down to institutional reform, while shipbuilding is a matter of industrial complexity, he warned.

 

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FM Dar stresses improved port connectivity to maximise Pakistan's economic benefits​

Says Pakistan's strategic location an 'asset' for regional connectivity

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July 11, 2026

DPM Dar leads high-level review of port connectivity, trade facilitation. Photo: X

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasised the need to improve port connectivity to maximise the benefits of Pakistan's strategic geographical location.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), FM Dar chaired a high-level meeting on improving port connectivity, during which participants reviewed measures to enhance the efficiency, competitiveness and connectivity of Pakistan's ports.

"The Secretary for Maritime Affairs gave a detailed briefing to the committee on the current situation of Pakistani ports and their utilisation capacity", MOFA said in a post on X.

FM Dar said Pakistan's geographical location was "an asset which needs to be explored", adding that the country "lies at the crossroads of Central, South and West Asia". He said improving connectivity would enable Pakistan to "get maximum economic benefits".

"The committee reviewed measures for the development and enhancement of the efficiency and competitiveness of Pakistan's ports," it added.

 

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Pakistan receives first RoRo vessel carrying over 2,000 EVs​

• Arrival marked a milestone for Pakistan's maritime sector and reflected efforts to modernise port operations, says minister

Pakistan has received its first roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel carrying more than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs), marking the country’s debut use of the specialised shipping service for automobile imports, the maritime affairs ministry said on Friday.

The M.V. Grande Shanghai berthed at the Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTML) at Karachi Port, where the vehicles were unloaded by being driven directly off the vessel, eliminating the need for cranes.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the arrival marked a milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector and reflected efforts to modernise port operations.


He said the vessel’s arrival followed his approval of RoRo shipments of electric vehicles during a meeting of a committee on maritime issues held last month.

• RoRo shipment is a highly efficient maritime transport method where wheeled cargo—such as cars, trucks, and heavy machinery—is driven directly onto the vessel via built-in ramps. It is significantly faster and often more affordable than container shipping because it eliminates the need for cranes.

Chaudhry said the operation would strengthen Pakistan’s trade and logistics capabilities, adding that modern port infrastructure would help the country move towards international shipping standards.

“Karachi Port is moving toward world-class, modern shipping service,” he said.

He noted that the country’s first RoRo shipment of electric vehicles also highlighted Pakistan’s gradual integration into the global clean mobility and sustainable transport supply chain.

The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening the maritime sector and enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with global shipping networks.

The latest development comes as Pakistan’s ports have recently handled a series of high-profile maritime operations, underscoring efforts to upgrade port infrastructure and improve the country’s logistics and shipping capabilities.

Days ago, Pakistan averted the risk of an energy crisis after an emergency maritime operation successfully brought a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier safely to berth at Port Qasim despite severe monsoon weather and hazardous sea conditions.

The complex operation was completed through Port Qasim’s 49-kilometre navigational channel. The Port Qasim Authority described the mission as a historic achievement that helped safeguard the country’s energy security during adverse weather.

The vessel carried 171,951 cubic metres of LNG, making it the largest LNG cargo ever handled at the PGPCL terminal. With a beam of 47.8 metres, the ship also became the widest LNG carrier to be accommodated at Port Qasim during the monsoon season.