General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd was established by Mr. Anver M. Rajpar in 1974 and currently represents several ship owners and operators of international repute.
The company is recognised and trusted as one of the leading shipping agencies in Pakistan.
While the emphasis is on serving owners and operators operating regular liner services to and from Pakistan, General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd also acts as agents for tramp vessels. In addition, the company renders services as protecting (or husbanding) agents for owners whose vessels have been chartered by others.
OUR SERVICES
Experienced and knowledgeable professionals provide tailor-made solutions and cater to all the needs of the vessel and Principals.
OUR AFFILIATIONS
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd is proud to be affiliated with the following local and international trade bodies and industry organisations.
RELIABILITY
When you appoint General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd as your agent in Pakistan, you get a guarantee of reliability and trust. We follow the highest level of ethics whilst conducting our business and have earned respect in local and international circles for this. Whilst your vessel is under our care, you can rest assured of dedicated service. Our credentials can be verified from the following international organizations:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
In keeping with our innovative spirit, we were the first Pakistani shipping agency to obtain an ISO certification, originally ISO 9001:1994. We have continuously upgraded our certification, most recently upgrading to ISO 9001:2015 in September 2018, which attests to our commitment to quality of service.
Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)
This prestigious world renowned body represents the interests of the international shipping community. General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd is proud to be a reference point for BIMCO in Pakistan and provides the Pakistan port position to its Weekly News.
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC)
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd maintains a professional indemnity cover from ITIC (London), a mutual insurance company, against potential losses to our Principals arising from negligent error or omission.
Our Services
Experienced and knowledgeable professionals provide tailor-made solutions and cater to all the
needs of the vessel and Principals.
This is due to their excellent service, competitive pricing and customer support. That’s becoming so distant and digital, it’s thoroughly refreshing to get such a personal touch.
Tony Hierdy
I’ve been happy with the services provided by General Shipping Agencies. Samiya Waqar has been wonderful! She has returned my calls quickly, and she answered all my questions!
Annie Solman
This is due to their excellent service, competitive pricing and customer support. That’s becoming so distant and digital, it’s thoroughly refreshing to get such a personal touch.
Jonathan Adams
Our Principals
GSA currently represents several ship owners and operators of international repute.
Alliance Navigation
Headquartered in Jacksonville, operating US-flagged vessels in a round trip service from the US to Kuwait-Umm Qasr.
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Chemfleet
Headquartered in Istanbul, Chemfleet is a Ship Management Company specialised in Chemical Tankers providing its services.
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CONTI LINES
Based in Antwerp, operating conventional (break bulk) liner service from Europe to Pakistan since 1976.
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EXCELERATE ENERGY
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Excelerate has a presence in Buenos Aires, London, Rio de Janeiro,
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EXMAR SHIPMANAGEMENT
Headquartered in Antwerp Europe, is a leading independent LNG and LPG carrier owner and operator.
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FARRELL LINES
Headquartered in Arlington, operating US-flagged vessels in a round trip service from the US to Kuwait-Umm Qasr,
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HOEGH AUTOLINERS
Headquartered in Oslo, operating Ro/Ro liner service from US East Coast, Europe & Middle East to.
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JUMBO SHIPPING
Headquartered in Rotterdam, providing specialised, worldwide heavy lift transport on self-sustained vessels.
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NORGAS CARRIERS
Headquartered in Singapore, Leading integrated shipping company involved in the global transportation of petrochemical.
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OLDENDORFF CARRIERS
Headquartered in Lübeck, Operating worldwide transport of bulk and break bulk cargo to/from Karachi Port & Port Qasim.
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QATARGAS OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED
Headquartered in Doha, Qatargas pioneered the liquefied natural gas (LNG). Qatargas started supplies.
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S5 AGENCY WORLD
Headquartered in London, Fast-growing worldwide port agency organization for Tankers, Liquid Petroleum,
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25SepISO Certified
In keeping with our innovative spirit, we were the first Pakistani shipping agency to obtain an ISO certification, originally ISO 9001:1994. We have continuously upgraded our certification, most recently upgrading to ISO 9001:2015 in September 2018, which attests to our commitment to quality of service.
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26NovBIMCO
This prestigious world renowned body represents the interests of the international shipping community. General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd is proud to be a reference point for BIMCO in Pakistan and provides the Pakistan port position to its Weekly News.
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24NovITIC
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd maintains a professional indemnity cover from ITIC (London), a mutual insurance company, against potential losses to our Principals arising from negligent error or omission.
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30SepInternational Public Art Festival & I AM KARACHI
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd recently collaborated with the Consulate General of Italy, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), I am Karachi (IAK) and International Public Art Festival (IPAF) to create Pakistan’s largest public art mural painted by Italian artist Mr. Giuseppe Percivati at GSA House and inaugurated on 19th December 2018 by Mr. Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Commissioner Karachi.
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25JulZainabia Educational Society
Zainabia Educational Society is a community welfare organisation and a registered charity formed in 2003 and caters to the educational needs of deserving, underprivileged students of various localities across Karachi.
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25JulPublic Interest Law Association of Pakistan
Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan (PILAP) was formed by a group of concerned citizens with the primary objective of enabling Pakistanis to attain the realisation of their civil, human, economic, social and political rights. It is an independent, non-political and not-for-profit legal organisation that is dedicated to protecting and defending human rights through judicial means, across Pakistan. It was founded in 2011 as an association.
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25JulPanah Shelter
Panah Trust was registered in 2001 and provides shelter and solace to women who are victims of domestic violence and societal injustices and empowers them to take the path of socio-economic independence.
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25JulInstitute of Business Administration, Karachi
IBA is an internationally acclaimed and distinguished, business administration university in Karachi, Pakistan. It is the oldest business school outside North America established in 1955 with initial technical support provided by the world famous Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania; later, the University of Southern California set up various facilities at the Institute and several prominent American professors were assigned to the IBA. IBA has zealously guarded the high standards and academic traditions it had inherited from Wharton and USC while adapting and adjusting them with the passage of time.
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25JulEduljee Dinshaw Road Project
The Eduljee Dinshaw Road services the two finest architectural assets belonging to the colonial rule that is the Karachi Port Trust Building and the Imperial Custom House. The project was inaugurated by the Governor of Sindh on 13th December 2015. Due to apathy, the vicinity was frequented encroached by transporters; shops turned into godowns frequented by laborers and fork lifters, thus becoming an eye sore and dissuading any tourist desire to have a look at the two architectural marvels.
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25JulCitizens-Police Liaison Committee
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee, commonly known as CPLC, established in 1989, aims to serve the people of Pakistan by protecting life and property, preserving peace and safety, preventing crime and upholding the law in a manner which has regard for the public good and the rights of the individual.
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Citizens-Police Liaison Committee
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee, commonly known as CPLC, established in 1989, aims to serve the people of Pakistan by protecting life and property, preserving peace and safety, preventing crime and upholding the law in a manner which has regard for the public good and the rights of the individual.
Eduljee Dinshaw Road Project
The Eduljee Dinshaw Road services the two finest architectural assets belonging to the colonial rule that is the Karachi Port Trust Building and the Imperial Custom House. The project was inaugurated by the Governor of Sindh on 13th December 2015. Due to apathy, the vicinity was frequented encroached by transporters; shops turned into godowns frequented by laborers and fork lifters, thus becoming an eye sore and dissuading any tourist desire to have a look at the two architectural marvels.
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
IBA is an internationally acclaimed and distinguished, business administration university in Karachi, Pakistan. It is the oldest business school outside North America established in 1955 with initial technical support provided by the world famous Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania; later, the University of Southern California set up various facilities at the Institute and several prominent American professors were assigned to the IBA. IBA has zealously guarded the high standards and academic traditions it had inherited from Wharton and USC while adapting and adjusting them with the passage of time.
International Public Art Festival & I AM KARACHI
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd recently collaborated with the Consulate General of Italy, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), I am Karachi (IAK) and International Public Art Festival (IPAF) to create Pakistan’s largest public art mural painted by Italian artist Mr. Giuseppe Percivati at GSA House and inaugurated on 19th December 2018 by Mr. Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Commissioner Karachi.
Panah Shelter
Panah Trust was registered in 2001 and provides shelter and solace to women who are victims of domestic violence and societal injustices and empowers them to take the path of socio-economic independence.
Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan
Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan (PILAP) was formed by a group of concerned citizens with the primary objective of enabling Pakistanis to attain the realisation of their civil, human, economic, social and political rights. It is an independent, non-political and not-for-profit legal organisation that is dedicated to protecting and defending human rights through judicial means, across Pakistan. It was founded in 2011 as an association.
Zainabia Educational Society
Zainabia Educational Society is a community welfare organisation and a registered charity formed in 2003 and caters to the educational needs of deserving, underprivileged students of various localities across Karachi.
Corporate Social Responsibility
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd believes in playing its due role in contributing to charitable and social causes and supports the following organizations on a regular basis.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To provide quality ship agency services to our shipowning Principals based on the concepts of reliability, diligence, resourcefulness and quick turnaround.
OUR QUALITY POLICY
We aim to provide a top quality service in line with the needs and expectations of our Principals and Customers.