Maersk Line has announced a major $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector, aiming to strengthen the country’s shipping and logistics landscape. The announcement came during a meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, and top executives from Maersk Line. The minister described this investment as a game-changer for Pakistan, likely to bring long-term economic benefits to the maritime industry and beyond.
Maersk officials shared their optimism about investing in Pakistan, expressing trust in the government’s commitment to supporting foreign business initiatives. They commended the Ministry of Maritime Affairs for making this significant investment possible and ensuring a smooth pathway for its implementation.
Minister Shaikh promised that the Ministry would provide full support to Maersk, working to make operations as efficient as possible and addressing any challenges that may arise. He noted that this partnership could serve as a model to attract further foreign investments into Pakistan, enhancing the country’s maritime infrastructure, contributing to port development, and creating jobs. With these positive impacts, he explained, Pakistan’s position in the global shipping industry could be significantly elevated.
