MSC restores Karachi-Europe shipping link amid exporter concerns over freight costs
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday said that direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports had been restored, providing relief to exporters facing longer transit times and increased freight costs due to disruptions on international shipping routes, read a statement. The minister said Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) had…
The federal minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced on Thursday that direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored. This development, brought about by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) reinstating its PREMIUM IPAK service, offers relief to exporters who have faced longer transit times and higher freight costs due to disruptions on international shipping routes.
Chaudhry highlighted that the restored service will provide exporters with a more direct link to key European destinations, improving connectivity and offering greater options for shipment planning. The minister emphasized the importance of reliable and predictable shipping connectivity for Pakistan's exporters, stressing that the maritime sector should support trade, reduce logistical bottlenecks, and strengthen the country's access to international markets.
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