Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet by adding two new Aframax tankers, increasing the total number of ships from ten to twelve. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has also set an ambitious target to expand the fleet to twenty ships by the end of this year, marking a significant step in strengthening […]
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PNSC, China’s Xinxu sign landmark maritime deal
Pakistan’s maritime sector is set for a major shift after a key agreement with a major Chinese shipping company. On July 24, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced that Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) signed an MoU with China’s Shandong Xinxu Group. Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the deal marks the beginning of a […]
PM directs overhaul of PNSC to create global-standard shipping giant
ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the preparation of a comprehensive strategy to transform the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) into a world-class, internationally competitive shipping company, as part of the government’s broader goal to revitalize Pakistan’s maritime sector. Chairing a key meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister reviewed the […]
Pakistan’s shipping set for $700M growth
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is poised to earn a whopping $700 million in freight earnings over the next three years. This ambitious plan includes expanding its cargo fleet to 34 vessels. The corporation aims to capture over 50% of the country’s cargo share by volume within three years. The PNSC currently handles around […]
PNSC diverts india-bound cargo to singapore amid tensions
Due to rising tensions between Pakistan and India, a cargo vessel operated by Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), which was originally headed for India, has been diverted to Singapore. The ship, carrying a consignment of timber, departed from Bintulu Port in Malaysia on May 3 and was meant to dock at India’s Kandla Port. However, […]