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Construction of a 1,100 TEU container vessel for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) was commenced at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, reports Karachi's Dawn daily.
The steel-cutting ceremony was inaugurated by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, with senior officials from the ministry, PNSC and the shipyard in attendance.
The minister described the project as a strategic milestone, saying it reflected the government's commitment to revitalising shipping and shipbuilding in line with national economic priorities.
He said the vessel, built with domestic resources and expertise, would strengthen maritime infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign carriers.
Mr Chaudhry added that the new ship would help conserve foreign exchange by cutting freight payments abroad and boost PNSC's capacity to support Pakistan's import-export trade.
Nearly 95 per cent of the country's trade volume is transported by sea, he noted, stressing that a strong maritime sector was vital for economic stability and growth.
https://www.shippingazette.com/news?news_id=9260100000287
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