Pakistan has set up the National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) company to promote indigenous dredging capabilities in the country’s maritime sector.

The initiative is a joint venture of the National Logistics Corporation (NLC), Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim Authority and Gwadar Port Authority.

The establishment of NDMS is aimed at reducing dependence on foreign dredging companies and saving valuable foreign exchange through the development of local capacity.

The company will undertake dredging operations to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of Port Qasim and improve the overall efficiency of maritime transportation in the country.