Diplomacy · Intl
Direct shipping link with Europe restored
none@none.com (Kalbe Ali) · Dawn
Published 9 Oct 2026, 1:04 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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ISLAMABAD: Direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored, providing relief to exporters facing longer transit times and increased freight costs due to disruptions on international shipping routes, Federal Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Thursday. In a statement, the minister noted that the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) had “reinstated its PREMIUM IPAK service” in response to exporters’ demand for a dedicated and direct Europe service. Under the restored service, MSC will make weekly calls at Karachi…
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