Maersk to invest $2bn in Pakistan's maritime sector, MoU signed

October 03, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan and Denmark signed a strategic MOU on Wednesday, after which Maersk, a Danish shipping company, is set to invest nearly $2 billion in Pakistan’s maritime sector.

Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh signed this MOU on the behalf of Government of Pakistan and Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs H.E Morten Bodskov from the Danish Government.

Denmark's Ambassador to Pakistan Jacob Linulf presented the signed document of Danish Minister in this ceremony.

On this occasion, Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said that we are extremely thankful to the Government of Denmark for this remarkable maritime sector breakthrough.

He further added that as result of this memorandum, the ministry can integrate logistics hubs in all ports, establish deep water container terminal in Karachi, create International Maritime Organization (IMO) and European Union (EU)-compliant ship recycling facilities in Gaddani, assist Pakistan Marine Academy to upgrade curriculum and equipment, and provide continuous technical and training assistance to Pakistani ports.

The Maritime Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh also highlighted the importance of Maersk Company in Pakistan’s shipping industry.

He said that Maersk has the highest market share of 20% for containerized imports and exports in Pakistan.

Apart from that, the global market capital of this company is around 175 billion Danish Krone.

He further said that Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Denmark’s Government have been continuously working from last six months to reach at fruitful conclusion.

The Danish Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf also thanked to Government of Pakistan and Minister for Maritime Affairs on this progress.

Both sides are willing to strengthen ties for the growth of maritime sector.

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