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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.

What makes us special?

A competent Claims Department, assisted by lawyers engaged on a retainer basis, is maintained to process all cargo claims.

Road Freight
Sea Freight
Rail Freight
Air Freight

Our Principals

GSA currently represents several ship owners and operators of international repute.

  • 25
    Sep

    ISO 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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    Nov

    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.

    learn more
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    Nov

    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.

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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 organisations on a regular basis:

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    Sep

    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.

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  • 25
    Jul

    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.

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    Jul

    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.

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    Jul

    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.

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    Jul

    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.

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  • 25
    Jul

    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.

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    Jul

    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.

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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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Karachi



  • GSA House, 19-Timber Pond, Keamari, Karachi-75620, Pakistan.

  • +92 21 32850190 (4 Lines)

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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.