Maersk Ends Direct US-South Africa Shipping Route: Implications for Global Trade and Pakistan’s Logistics Sector
The global shipping industry has been dealt another shake-up with Danish shipping giant Maersk announcing the termination of its direct cargo route between South Africa and the United States, effective October 1. This decision removes a crucial link between Africa’s largest economy and one of its most significant trading partners, forcing shipments to be rerouted […]
Pakistan Issues First Ever License for International Ferry Service Connecting to Iran and GCC Countries
In a landmark step toward improving regional maritime connectivity, Pakistan has issued its first-ever international ferry service license. This historic development paves the way for licensed passenger ferry operations between Pakistan, Iran, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain. The license was awarded to Sea Keepers, following a […]
MR. ATIF KHAN BABUKHEL visited IRT Chamber & signed MoU
Atif Khan Babukhel “Focal Person” of China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) on 10 July 2025 visited Head Office at Karachi of International Road Transport IRT Chamber of Pakistan. Mr. Atif Khan Babukhel is Pakistan’s renowned Trade and Industrial Consultant. Since long he is associated with China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC). Mr. Atif Khan […]
Patterns of Correlation between Aviation, Education, and Economic Growth in Developing Economies
Article Written by Dr. Wali Mughni (PhD, FRAeS, SBt) Chairman IRTCoP Aviation Chapter. Open PDF file
Ease of Doing Business for Afghan Transit: FBR Allows Insurance Guarantee
The International Road Transport Chamber of Pakistan (IRTCoP) warmly welcomes the recent initiative by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through S.R.O. 933(I)/2025, dated 27th May, 2025. This significant step introduces the option of Insurance Guarantee—in addition to Bank Guarantee—for Afghan transit consignments passing through Karachi Ports. Until recently, the Afghan Transit Trade faced operational […]
Inauguration of Personal Vehicle Traffic from Rimdan Border: A New Gateway for Tourists to Pakistan
The Director General of Sistan and Baluchestan Provincial Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization has announced (Dated: 27 April, 2025) the initiation of (tourists) personal vehicle traffic through the Rimdan border crossing, marking a significant milestone in cross-border connectivity with Pakistan. Shahram Mobaraki stated: “For the first time, personal passenger vehicles are now permitted to travel […]
Afghanistan Opening the Doors and Pakistan???
A revolution in Eurasian transit with the activation of the Afghanistan-Iran-Europe railway corridor presence of Iran’s Consul General in Herat and the Governor of Herat, Afghanistan’s first export shipment via the Afghanistan-Iran railway corridor was dispatched to Turkey and Europe—marking a significant step in transforming Iran into a key transit hub for Eurasia. In a […]
First TIR journey from China to Turkmenistan Zhengzhou–Ashgabat
First TIR journey from China to Turkmenistan Zhengzhou–Ashgabat TIR TIR – Covered 6,000km TIR route reduces transport costs by 35% compared to air This TIR First Pilot following the signing of a new road transport agreement has showcased the power of streamlined cross-border trade. China’s road transport sector has achieved a new milestone with the […]
New Steps in Iran-Pakistan Tourism Diplomacy Spice Road Rally. Peace & Friendship through Tourism
Touring & Automobile Club of I.R. Iran-TACI striving to revitalize the Historical Spice Road, Peace & Friendship through Tourism. On March 07, 2025 Mr. Mehdi Alamdar, Head of International Affairs –TACI talked to IRT Chamber’s President Rana Asif Khan and informed that, TAIC is planning to organize a Tourism Rally with the theme of “Peace […]
Iran, Russia Sign 2025 Transport and Transit Cooperation Roadmap
(TEHRAN _ MRDU News) – Iran and Russia have signed the 2025 Transport and Transit Cooperation Roadmap, which includes an addendum for engineering studies on the Rasht-Astara railway project. The agreement, signed by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, H.E. Farzaneh Sadegh, and Russia’s Minister of Transport, H.E. Roman Vladimirovich Starovoyt, marks a significant […]
