The latest shipment onboard the MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan left Karachi and is set to arrive at Bangladesh's Chittagong Port on 11 January with a variety of goods, including industrial raw materials, agricultural products, and textile fabrics, showcasing the service's role in supporting regional trade.

The new Pakistan-Bangladesh direct maritime link offers significant benefits to importers and exporters, including more than a 50% reduction in transit times, improved connectivity by eliminating transshipment, and a more reliable competitive logistics solution.

Having already completed several successful trips, the service has been warmly welcomed by business communities in both countries.

This initiative marks the start of a new era in trade, driven by the joint venture between DP World and NLC, and is an essential part of a larger regional roadmap focused on growth, prosperity, and progress for the entire region.

It is part of a wider service connecting six countries, rotating between: Port Klang (Malaysia), Jebel Ali (UAE), Karachi (Pakistan), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Belawan (Indonesia), and Mundra (India). ■