AD Ports to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan

UAE-based port and terminal operator AD Ports Group formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Board of Investment in Karachi.

This agreement aims to investigate the potential development of an industrial zone adjacent to Karachi Port and Port Qasim, enhancing trade and economic activities in the region.

In addition, the Group announced the signing of three other agreements, utilizing the comprehensive capabilities of its five-business cluster structure—encompassing ports,...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Heer & Sassi – Pilot boat pair delivered to Port Qasim, Pakistan

Sanmar Shipyards of Turkey has handed over two pilot boats in a series to the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), a port operator in Karachi, Pakistan. The newbuilds were supplie ..

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Port Qasim adds four new tugboats from Sanmar Shipyards

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has received four new powerful technologically-advanced tugboats, built by Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey, which have arrived in Karachi, Pakistan.

The Kocacay series tugs, with bollard pulls ranging from 76 to 86 tonnes, are based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar RAstar 3200SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, and have been renamed Gharo, Malir, Korangi and Pipri.

Gharo, Malir and Korangi are each powered by two 2.350kW main engines, while Pipri has two...

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