PAKISTAN International Container Terminal recently welcomed another new service, with the recent maiden call of MV Thorsky as part of the FAR Shipping Gulf Service – 1.

Liberian-flagged MV Thorsky (IMO 9162277), a 2169-TEU vessel with 183 meters LOA, is deployed on the  FGS-1 with a voyage plan routing from PICT Karachi to Mundra, Sohar, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Haad, and then to Khalifa.

The newly launched service, operating between India, Pakistan and the Gulf Region, is expected to bring benefits for regional trade.

Together with FGS-1, PICT looks forward to strengthening corporate ties and handle increased cargo.

“We welcome the FGS – 1 at our terminal, this service will further enrich the regional cluster of services at PICT and provide direct connection between PICT and Sohar,” said Khurram Khan, PICT chief executive.

To commemorate the debut call, Captain Lupu, Catalin was honoured with a plaque.

PICT is operated by International Container Terminal Services, parent company of Victoria International Container Terminal in Melbourne.