{"id":24708,"date":"2025-09-30T01:06:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=24708"},"modified":"2025-09-30T01:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:06:59","slug":"pakistan-port-qasim-ranks-in-the-global-top-20-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=24708","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan: Port Qasim ranks in the global top 20 ports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

World Bank places Pakistani facility 9th in global index; maritime minister eyes regional shipping hub status<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Port Qasim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has welcomed the World Bank\u2019s recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port in the world, calling the achievement a testament to the government\u2019s sustained reforms and modernisation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2024, compiled with S&P Global Market Intelligence, the World Bank ranked Port Qasim among the top 20 improving ports worldwide. The facility recorded a 35.2-point jump in performance between 2020 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an official statement issued on Saturday, Chaudhry described the recognition as a \u201cmatter of national pride,\u201d crediting sustained reforms and modernisation for lifting Pakistan\u2019s profile in global shipping. \u201cThe inclusion of Muhammad Bin Qasim Port among the world\u2019s top 20 improving ports is a reflection of our continuous efforts to modernise operations, adopt global best practices, and enhance efficiency,\u201d the minister said. \u201cWe remain committed to making the maritime sector a vital contributor to national and regional trade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minister stressed that the achievement underscored the government\u2019s determination to transform its maritime facilities into competitive regional hubs. He pointed to ongoing policy measures, regulatory reforms, and investment in modern technology as key enablers of the port\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaudhry also praised private operators, particularly DP World\u2019s Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), whose management, he said, had ensured that operations at Port Qasim were maintained at international standards. He announced that the Ministry of Maritime Affairs had approved a long-delayed dredging project to deepen the port channel, enabling larger vessels to dock and boosting trade capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Chairman Rear Admiral Moazzam Ilyas (Retd) echoed the minister\u2019s sentiments, attributing the success to the port workforce. \u201cThis acknowledgment by the World Bank is a testament to the commitment of the entire PQA team,\u201d he said. \u201cWe will continue to invest in innovation, digitalisation, and infrastructure to further elevate our global standing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaudhry said the recognition came at a time when Pakistan is positioning itself as a strategic logistics corridor linking the Middle East, Central Asia, China, and beyond. With Karachi and Gwadar ports also undergoing modernisation, the rise of Port Qasim on the global index strengthens Pakistan\u2019s credentials as a regional shipping hub. He noted that better port performance would attract foreign investment in logistics and provide exporters and importers with more reliable, cost-efficient shipping.\u201cThe next focus is on integrating ports with inland transport networks, expanding digital systems, and ensuring environmental sustainability,\u201d Chaudhry added. \u201cThis achievement is only the beginning. We aim to transform Pakistan\u2019s maritime gateways into drivers of growth, integration, and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Link:- https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2569368\/port-qasim-ranks-in-global-top-20-ports; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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