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DP World and NLC have shipped over 1,000 containers between Pakistan and Bangladesh since launching the first direct shipping route between the two countries last October, a strategic initiative that the partners expect will significantly strengthen trade and regional connectivity in South Asia.
The latest shipment onboard the Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan left Karachi and is set to arrive at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port on 11 January, carrying a variety of goods, including industrial raw materials, agricultural products, and textile fabrics.
According to DP World, the new Pakistan-Bangladesh direct maritime link offers significant benefits to importers and exporters, including a more than 50% reduction in transit times, improved connectivity by eliminating transhipment, and a more reliable competitive logistics solution. This initiative is part of a wider service connecting six countries, rotating between Port Klang, Malaysia; Jebel Ali, UAE; Karachi, Pakistan; Chittagong, Bangladesh; Belawan, Indonesia; and Mundra, India.
Launched on 30 October 2024, the first voyage carried 304 containers booked directly from Karachi to Chittagong. By eliminating the need for transhipment, the direct route offers an 11-day transit between Karachi and Chittagong. The second service saw more than double the container load between Karachi to Chittagong, highlighting the growing demand for this service.
