The operational freeze at Karachi's key port terminals persists as major shipping lines have ceased all new cargo bookings to and from the Middle East, citing deteriorating security conditions. This situation has been compounded by a significant rise in LNG freight rates, which jumped over 40% due to the widening conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The increased rates are impacting tanker traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, further straining supply chains for countries like Pakistan that depend on LNG imports from Qatar.
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Karachi Port Operational Freeze Amid Middle East Security Crisis
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The operational freeze at Karachi's key port terminals continues as shipping lines halt cargo bookings due to escalating security concerns in the Gulf. Meanwhile, LNG freight rates have surged over 40% amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, exacerbating supply issues for Asian buyers reliant on Qatar…
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