Imports & exports: Leading shipping co imposes war risk surcharge

Imports & exports: Leading shipping co imposes war risk surcharge

KARACHI: Global shipping carrier has announced imposition of an “emergency operational recovering surcharge” on all imports and exports to and from Pakistan as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. Since the incident in Pahalgam on April 23, tensions between Pakistan and India have sharply escalated, fueling fears of a potential war following a reported missile strike by India on Pakistani territory. Therefore, i…

India-Pakistan Port Bans Trigger Delays, Rate Hikes and Capacity Crunch

The restrictions make it “nearly impossible” for carriers to make direct vessel calls to Pakistan’s Port of Karachi or Port Qasim after stopping at Indian ports, OEC Group says.

Indo-Pak conflict chokes trade routes

May 08, 2025 (MLN): Amid intensifying tensions between India and Pakistan, regional trade flows have taken a major hit as global shipping lines have suspended operations to Karachi and are rerouting cargo.  Exporters and logistics providers have confirmed to Mettis Global that shipments are now facing significant delays, while freight charges are witnessing a sharp upward revision. Pakistan’s access to key international markets via India’s Mundr…

Shipping lines expected to replace direct Karachi calls with transshipment routes post-India ban

NEW DELHI : India’s ban on Pakistan-origin cargo passing through its ports from May 2 is expected to create delays in consignments reaching Pakistan, as shipping lines will be forced to come up with alternative routes when delivering consignments to India and Pakistan, industry insiders and market experts. “Shipping lines usually serve the ports of Karachi and Mumbai as part of the same service. Following the Indian government’s move to restrict…

Shipping lines likely to remap Karachi port direct calls, take transhipment route for Pakistani cargo following India ban - India Seatrade News

New Delhi’s ban on Pakistan-origin cargo passing through its ports from May 2 is expected to create delays in consignments reaching Pakistan, as shipping lines will be forced to come up with alternative routes when delivering consignments to India and Pakistan, industry insiders and market experts said. “Shipping lines usually serve the ports of Karachi and Mumbai as part of the same service. Following the Indian government’s move to restrict al…