Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday said the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) had achieved the highest annual cargo handling volume in its 138-year history, describing the milestone as a reflection of growing maritime sector and improved port efficiency.
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A commercial oil tanker was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking another serious incident in one of the world’s busiest maritime trade corridors. The attack comes as tensions between Iran and the United States sharply intensified, with both nations exchanging military strikes in the most significant escalation since signing an interim peace agreement two weeks ago.
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According to the latest Drewry World Container Index, average container freight rates have climbed close to US$4,200 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), marking a 40 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has also more than doubled from 2025 levels, highlighting the strength of the current shipping market.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a new logistics initiative by chartering a commercially operated offshore support vessel to strengthen the operational reach of its cutter fleet, allowing frontline assets to remain at sea longer while intensifying maritime security and counter-narcotics operations.
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According to French authorities, the 150,284-dwt tanker Deliver was stopped on June 23 during a coordinated maritime operation involving the French Navy, the Royal Navy, and EUNAVFOR MED. Military personnel boarded the vessel to inspect its documentation after concerns were raised over the legitimacy of its registered flag.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, citing the need to reassess safety conditions before continuing the mission.
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Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce a comprehensive new fisheries law aimed at modernizing the country’s fisheries sector through digital technologies, scientific resource management, and stronger oversight to combat illegal fishing.
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Maritime security concerns resurfaced in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors after a Singapore-flagged container vessel sustained damage from an unidentified projectile near the Omani coast on Thursday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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South Korean shipping giant HMM has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan worth KRW1.7 trillion ($1.1 billion), ordering 10 new vessels as the company accelerates its strategy to diversify beyond its traditional container shipping business.
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A dramatic marine wildlife rescue operation has ended successfully after the Royal Canadian Navy and fisheries officials worked together for four days to free a young humpback whale trapped in fishing gear off the coast of British Columbia.
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The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled new Farm Bill language that could significantly strengthen support for America’s commercial fishing sector, a move that industry leaders say reflects growing recognition of seafood’s role in the nation’s food system, food security, and coastal economies.
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China has officially inaugurated the Shanghai Changxing Ocean Laboratory, a major research and innovation center dedicated to advancing marine technology, smart shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and next-generation maritime equipment manufacturing.
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Government regulators and marine scientists are investigating the death of an endangered fin whale that was carried into the Alaska port of Seward on the bow of a cruise ship on Friday.
The dead female whale, measuring 61 feet in length and reportedly appearing to be pregnant, was removed by local responders and transported to a nearby beach for further examination, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the launch of a large-scale evacuation operation for more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi discussed enhanced cooperation to address marine pollution and strengthen protection of coastal ecosystems.
The discussion took place during a meeting at the minister’s chamber in the National Assembly, where both sides emphasised closer coordination between federal and provincial institutions on environmental management and maritime sustainability.
