Over the past five decades, through subsidiary and allied companies, we have participated in various pioneering shipping related activities enabling us to earn several “firsts” to our credits.
1981 to 1982
Khan Brothers and Associates
First terminal operator at Port Qasim and sole cargo handling company for the first two years.
1985
Mega Equipment (Pvt) Ltd
GSA was a major shareholder and accredited with being the first to modernize and fully automate wheat handling at Port Qasim.
1991
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited
We are proud to have handled, as agents of Jumbo Maritime, the vessels transporting fertiliser manufacturing plants destined for ECPL's Dharki plant site, an international first.
1992
Gwadar Anchorage
First Pakistani shipping agency to discharge cargo at anchorage prior to Gwadar Port being developed.
2015
FSRU Exquisite
We hold the distinction of handling the first FSRU located at Port Qasim, thus playing a role in bringing LNG into Pakistan.
2016
Qatargas Q FLEX
First Pakistani shipping agency to handle a Q FLEX LNG carrier calling at Engro Elengy Terminal (Pvt) Ltd.
2020
FSRU SEQUOIA
First Pakistani shipping agency to handle two FSRUs simultaneously at Engro Elengy Terminal (Pvt) Ltd.
2020
Virus Free Air Corridors
First Pakistani shipping agency to enable crew changes at the peak of Covid 19.