Shippers’ Council resolves the day to day problems of the Shippers and exporters in respect of shortage of shipping space, delay in delivery, short delivery and non-delivery of foreign trade cargo to the consignee.

Shippers’ Council deals with port conditions, port charges and port services, carrying of cargo to and form the port, freight rates of Railways, Trucks and Waterways carrying export/import cargo.

Shippers’ Council looks into freight rates charged by the Shipping Lines and the justification behind freight increase from time to time, so that the Shippers; interest does not hamper.

It organizes and holds workshops, seminars and meetings to educate the Shippers’ Exporters and Transport operators about the most efficient and economic transportation technique of export/import

It collects necessary information and statistical data from related agencies for use by the shippers and transport operators.

It holds consultation with national carriers, such as BSC, to improve their service and to ensure support of shippers to them.

It deals with problems faced by shippers/shipping lines in getting waivers under the provision of Flag Vessels (Protection) Ordinance 1982.

It publishes a magazine styled “Shipping News” containing information relating to Shipping.

This council is represented in various Committees and Advisory Bodies constituted by Government, specially which relate to shipping and port operation.