Port Qasim

US dignitary co-hosts 'Green Shipping' roundtable, stresses on carbon reductions in ports and shipping sector

Committee reviews audit objection of maritime affairs ministry

FPCCI body convener urges authorities to take notice of backlog at Port Muhammad bin Qasim

Number of ships at the port in Karachi rose by 3%

Move comes in wake of massive blasts in Beirut, killing over 150 people and leaving thousands wounded

Invites expressions of interest from parties intending to secure operational services

Importer allegedly aimed to avoid paying duty on artificial jewellery, other items

Leak was caused by a chlorine pipeline burst, SEPA has directed to suspend operations at factory

KPT workers term it a conspiracy to end cargo handling at Karachi port, warn of strike

According to sources, the vessel captain objected to the sudden shifting of his vehicle

Companies reach milestone of the world’s fastest 250 ship-to-ship transfers of LNG

Petitioner seeks contempt of court proceedings against Port Qasim chairperson

Despite directives given by the court, coal is being transported in open vehicles

Govt likely to allocate second LNG terminal’s spare capacity to market players

Ministry of Maritime Affairs wanted to shift terminals due to congestion at Port Qasim

New system will help vessels sail to terminals during night hours

Company has faced criticism following tripping of power plants and transmission lines

PQA also establishing second ship navigation channel

Water cannons also used to stop dock workers from reaching Governor House

Port Qasim workers demand their salaries be released

Earlier, gas processing had been suspended for a few days

New terminal will have capacity to regasify up to 600 mmscfd

Will invite private-sector investors to set up gas handling facilities

Governor emphasised that seaports held tremendous importance under CPEC

System is expected to commence commercial operations by first quarter of 2019

Qatar Petroleum joins consortium to complete project

Freight train was transporting imported coal to Sahiwal power plant

660MW plant at Bin Qasim will use coal to be hauled in from mine 350km away

Would have capacity of 100,000 tons and will be set up by March 2018

Tariff goes up Rs0.05 per unit for power consumed in May

Discussion held after ‘calling attention’ notice on risk to Bundle Island

Raise doubts during public hearing, environmental agency promises to address worries

Committee proposes closing project, absence of power and gas cited as main reason

Decides to import another 200 mmcfd, at present it is receiving 500 mmcfd