Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

PNSC is a National flag carrier. It came into existence by a merger of National Shipping Corporation (NSC) and Pakistan Shipping Corporation in 1979 through Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Ordinance No. XX, 1979 [Gazette of Pakistan, extra-ordinary Part I, 29 March 1979], which has the constitutional protection. It is autonomous and managed by the Board of Directors. The Corporation's head office is located in Karachi. The Corporation also has an extensive overseas network of agents looking after its world wide shipping business.

Vision and Mission Statement

To be a prominent player and key stakeholder in global shipping industry by maintaining diversified and efficient marine assets. To provide reliable & efficient shipping services to overseas and Pakistan’s seaborne trade, maintaining relationship of integrity and trust with our customers, partners, employees, safeguarding interests of our stakeholders and contributing towards betterment of national economy, society and the environment.

Business Ethics and Values:

  • Good governance with high degree of integrity, transparency and accountability.
  • Develop and maintain good corporate culture.
  • Ethical business practices respecting international regulations governing shipping.
  • Promote and reward merit and eliminate discrimination in all forms.



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