Gwadar rides the tide of global trade
MG News | March 30, 2026 at 10:19 AM GMT+05:00
March 30, 2026 (MLN): Gwadar Port is rapidly emerging
as a secure and strategic maritime hub, as global shipping lines seek safer
alternatives to traditional Gulf routes amid shifting regional dynamics.
The development comes after the specialized vessel M/V
HMO LEADER (IMO 9169811) successfully berthed at the port on Sunday,
carrying 35 pieces of general transshipment cargo, a milestone reflecting
growing international interest in Pakistan’s southwestern coastline, according
to a press release issued.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar
Chaudhry said that ongoing regional tensions have disrupted established
shipping corridors, creating opportunities for Gwadar to position itself as a
reliable transit point.
He highlighted that more international shipping lines are
approaching the port for cargo storage and onward movement, supported by
incentives such as free transshipment cargo storage.
With a capacity of 16,000 TEUs for containerized cargo and
90,000 square meters for general cargo storage, Gwadar Port, along with its
integrated free zone, is steadily advancing toward becoming a key regional
trade hub, boosting Pakistan’s blue economy and enhancing maritime
connectivity.
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