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  The existence of Karachi Port dates back to eighteenth century when Alexander the Great, ended his campaign along the Punjab Rivers and Indus. His Admiral Nearchus, with his fleet, reached Krokala, which is known today as Keamari. Writers like James Rennell (1792) and M. R. Haig (1894) have identified this place in their scripts. Alexander Baillie mentions Arabic Treatise “Mohit” to be used as “Port” for the first time …

  The global trends in the shipping industry have drastically changed with containerized cargo shipments taking over the bulk cargos. From cost effectiveness of shipment to increased convenience coupled with the high level of security, the growth in containerized cargo at the Karachi Port has been substantial from 1,590,000 TEUs in the fiscal year 2013-14 to 1,720,000 TEUS in 2014-15. This is an 8.4 percent growth compared to bulk cargo …

  Corporation has world’s youngest fleet of quality vessels India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and multinational companies charter its vessels Despite ECC decision, public sector organizations reluctant to utilize PNSC services Pakistan can save huge cost being paid to foreign flag-ships Interview with Brig. (Retd) Rashid Siddiqui – Executive Director PNSC (Administration) and former chairman PNSC   Profile Brig. (Retd) Rashid Siddiqui is the Executive Director (Administration), Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, …