SeaLead new Pakistan, Middle East and East Africa serviceSeaLead new Pakistan, Middle East and East Africa service

The first sailing of the DUKE service will depart Karachi in Pakistan on 24 December and will link with the key transhipment of Jebel Ali, Dubai and onwards to Mombasa, Kenya.

Shiva Mahadevan, SeaLead Regional Managing Director, South Asia, Middle East and Africa, SeaLead, commented: “The DUKE service is a step forward in our strategy to expand into Pakistan while strengthening our presence in the Middle East and East Africa. With superior transits and strategic connectivity, this service delivers exceptional value to our customers, helping them access new markets.”

The company noted the strong trade connections between the UAE and Pakistan with a bilateral trade volume reaching $5.6 billion during the fiscal year 2023–24

Doreen Yeo, Global Trade Director, SeaLead, highlighted: “The DUKE service aligns perfectly with Pakistan’s vision to boost exports to the Middle East and Africa. We are proud to play a role in facilitating this growth and connecting businesses across continents.”