KARACHI: The 16th Annual Port & Shipping, Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM) Conference Summit & Exhibition 2026 was scheduled to bring together leading professionals, policymakers, industry experts, academics and diplomatic representatives to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping Pakistan’s maritime, logistics and supply chain sectors.
Organized by The Professionals Network, the conference was held at local Hotel Karachi under the theme “Capitalizing on Pakistan’s Maritime Transformation.” The event focused on the importance of strengthening Pakistan’s maritime capabilities, improving logistics efficiency and advancing supply chain management to support economic growth and regional trade.
The programme featured distinguished speakers and representatives from the maritime, business, logistics, academic and diplomatic communities. Among the scheduled speakers were Rear Admiral (Retd.) Syed Moazzam Ilyas HI (M), Chairman of Port Qasim Authority; Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd.), Chairman of Karachi Port Trust; Mr. Aslam Pakhali, Acting President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry; and Mr. Sheryar Taj, Secretary of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
Speakers include contributions from industry leaders and experts, including Mr. Anwaar Nizami, Chief Executive Officer of TCS Logistics (Private) Limited; Mr. Cdr. Adil Rashid PN (Retd.), Chief Executive Officer of Tajjar-ul-Bahr (Pvt.) Limited; Mr. Irfan Taj, Founder and CEO of Monsoon Winds Maritime Services; and Mr. Umer Rehan, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI).
Academic and international perspectives were represented by Dr. Bushra Tufail of IoBM, Dr. Engr. H. Shahrukh Zohaib of Bahria University, and diplomatic representatives from Japan, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.
The conference programme included keynote addresses, two dedicated conference sessions, networking opportunities and a networking lunch, providing a platform for professional engagement and the exchange of ideas on the future of Pakistan’s maritime and supply chain industries.
The event’s central theme highlighted the need for continued collaboration among public-sector institutions, private enterprises, academia and international partners to unlock the potential of Pakistan’s ports, shipping, logistics and supply chain networks.
About The Professionals Network
The Professionals Network is an organization involved in professional networking and industry-focused events. Through conferences and knowledge-sharing platforms, it aims to facilitate engagement among business leaders, experts and stakeholders across relevant sectors
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