Port Qasim, Pakistan, is scheduled to close marginal wharf berths No. 1 and 2 for general shipping activities on either June 29 or June 30, 2026. This temporary closure will affect vessel operations at these specific berths.
Concurrently, Deendayal Port, India, has issued revised operational guidelines for edible oil tankers utilizing Oil Jetty-I (OJ-1). These new procedures are effective immediately.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, the temporary closure at Port Qasim necessitates checking vessel schedules and potentially re-routing or adjusting berthing plans for any shipments impacted during the specified dates. While the closure is brief, it could lead to minor delays or require alternative arrangements for cargo handling. At Deendayal Port, the updated operational norms for edible oil tankers require immediate adherence, meaning forwarders handling such cargo must ensure their vessel agents and port operations teams are fully aware of and compliant with the new rules to avoid any processing issues or delays.
