Ministers from OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries have stressed the critical importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies, warning that disruptions to global shipping are driving up maritime transportation costs, marine insurance premiums, and oil supply chain expenses.
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Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set to expand direct shipping services with a new Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Europe service commencing on October 26, 2026.
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Singapore has proposed amendments to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 to strengthen maritime cybersecurity, improve port safety and address emerging risks from digitalisation, autonomous vessels and increasingly complex port operations.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for developing a sustainable, export-oriented shrimp farming industry to strengthen Pakistan’s seafood exports.
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Direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored, offering relief to Pakistani exporters facing longer transit times and higher freight costs amid disruptions to international shipping routes, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Thursday.
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Maritime officials from across Asia strengthened their capacity to implement flag State obligations, maritime regulations and safety oversight during an IMO regional workshop held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, from 21–25 September 2026.
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Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports surged 74.4 percent in value during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
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A Congo River boat collision has killed at least 30 people and left dozens missing, according to local authorities, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety, overcrowding and nighttime navigation on one of Central Africa’s major waterways.
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo will begin a four-day official visit to Pakistan on October 6, focusing on the country’s longstanding partnership with the ILO and shared priorities including decent work, occupational safety, working conditions and social justice.
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Vietnam is expanding high-tech offshore aquaculture as businesses invest in modern farming systems and industrial production.
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The Benue State Government has ordered the suspension of a line operator and directed the arrest and detention of a boat skipper following a boat mishap on the River Katsina-Ala that left several passengers unaccounted for.
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Singapore is strengthening its ship registry capabilities as the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) marks 60 years, with new digital technology and alternative-fuel initiatives supporting the country’s evolving shipping industry.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has directed officials to accelerate work on establishing a one-door business facilitation centre in Karachi to provide port-related business services under one roof.
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Pakistan is considering a dedicated container vessel to help exporters manage rising shipping costs and longer delivery times to European and US markets following changes in regional shipping routes.
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Three vessels were damaged in two separate ship collisions near Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port on September 29, highlighting the importance of maritime safety and safe shipping operations in busy anchorage areas.
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