Gwadar Seaport and News Updates

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NGIA to operate South Airline in June​

By Yasir Habib Khan | Gwadar ProMay 6, 2026

GWADAR- New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is gearing up to launch the operation of “South Airline” from Gwadar as well as other Makran cities including Turbat and Panjgur on regular basis in the first week of June.

This was revealed during a meeting between Chairman of Gwadar Port, Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, with Air Vice Marshal (R) Ijaz Mahmood Malik, Advisor to the Chairman of South Air in Karachi on May 06.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on launching air connectivity from Gwadar to major cities across the country. In the initial phase, these cities will be connected to key urban centers such as Karachi, Quetta, and Islamabad, which is expected to significantly improve travel facilities.

 

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Govt revises Gwadar Port tariff structure to attract greater traffic

Gwadar Port significantly reduces tariffs, including a 40% cut on transshipment cargo, to attract global traffic and accelerate regional economic growth

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Govt reduces tariffs at Gwadar Port in bid to boost global traffic​

News Desk
May 11, 2026



A Major cargo vessel from Malaysia is docked at the Gwadar Port, carrying 14,629 metric tons of transshipment goods.—Dawn/File

 

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Iranian delegation visits Gwadar for trade, investment​

Chabahar team explores investment, logistics cooperation opportunities

Sardar Hameed Khan
May 11, 2026

Gwadar Port received another cargo ship, the MV Reva Glory, carrying 11,629 metric tons of goods. PHOTO: EXPRESS

GWADAR: In what is being hailed as a significant milestone in economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Iran, a high-level, fully authorised delegation from the Chabahar Free Zone Organisation has arrived in Gwadar. The delegation, led by Chairman Muhammad Saeed Arbabi, crossed through the Pakistan-Iran Gabd-Rimzan border.

The delegation included prominent Iranian investors, logistics experts, and key figures associated with international trade. Upon arrival, they were warmly received at the border by the President of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jehand Hut.

Invited by the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce, the Iranian delegation will conduct a detailed tour of the Gwadar Free Zone, the port, and ongoing development projects. The team will assess investment opportunities, port facilities, and logistics infrastructure in Gwadar.

Significant progress is expected during the visit regarding the establishment of a joint logistics network, transit trade, and mutual cooperation between Gwadar and Chabahar.

 

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Gwadar Port tariff rates slashed​

Fee revision targeted at attracting more transit, transshipment container traffic

Our Correspondent
May 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made a sweeping reduction in tariff rates at Gwadar Port to boost trade activities and strengthen the deep-sea facility's position as a competitive regional logistics and transshipment hub.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in a statement on Monday, made the announcement about tariff reduction, saying the revised policy was designed to significantly increase transit and international transshipment container traffic through Gwadar, while attracting global shipping lines and enhancing overall port activity.

"Under the revised tariff structure, berthing fee for container vessels and ships carrying transit or transshipment cargo has been reduced by 25%. Charges on international transshipment container cargo have been slashed by 40%, while transit container cargo charges have been cut by 31%," he said.

In a bid to improve cargo handling efficiency, the port will also provide one-month free storage for general cargo, compared to the standard five-day allowance at other national ports.

"These incentives take effect immediately and further adjustments will be reviewed in phases based on operational data and market response," the minister said, noting that future revisions would be guided by cargo trends, regional competition and sustainability considerations. Chaudhry said the measures form part of a broader strategy to transform Gwadar into a competitive, investor-friendly and modern deep-sea port serving as a strategic gateway for trade with Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa and beyond.

Amid rising demand for low-cost and congestion-free shipping routes, he said, Gwadar was well-placed to capture a larger share of regional trade flows. The revised tariff regime is expected to reduce operational costs for shipping lines, encourage new transshipment and feeder services and increase cargo throughput.

"This initiative will stimulate economic activity in the country, generate employment opportunities and expand Pakistan's logistics and maritime sectors," said the minister.

 

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Transshipment vessel arrives

Meanwhile, Gwadar Port saw a major boost with the arrival of another transshipment vessel during May. The maritime minister, while highlighting the growing transshipment potential of Gwadar Port, announced the berthing of cargo vessel MV Yuan Hang Wei Ye at 10:15 am on Monday. The ship was carrying 34,000 tonnes of cargo comprising around 20,000 pieces.

He noted that the vessel was engaged in transshipment operations and had consignments destined for Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, which would be offloaded at Gwadar.

Chaudhry termed the development a positive sign for the port's increasing role in regional maritime trade, adding that such operations reflect the international confidence in Gwadar's facilities and its strategic position as a transshipment hub.

 

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[Dalit]

Keep them coming. This is looking good for Gwadar.

 

[KingQamaR]

Gwadar port is going to be winner in this war.

 

[KingQamaR]

We must attract more stuck cargo ships go to our nearest ports for temporarily stay there til they can go home. They could be fed and cared for at least and we can earn more buisness be seen as a good alternative reliable Hub. We can also temporarily suspend visas for ship crews disembark in any of our ports.

 

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These baloch terrorists sell their narrative of worthless minerals propaganda. Meanwhile if their terrorism ended Balochistan could earn more then 100x Reko Diqs just through Gwadar. Hundreds of thousands of well paid jobs.

Point being see how much Karachi earn for Sindh despite zero contribution by Sindhis in economy.

 

[Dalit]

Gwadar’s moment has finally arrived for Pakistan

Iran war and Hormuz blockade breathing life into China-invested Pakistan port infrastructure that until now was mainly dormant

Gwadar's moment has finally arrived for Pakistan - Asia Times

In April 2026, Gwadar Port processed around 11,000 standard shipping containers. For context, the same port handled roughly 8,300 containers throughout

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[Starlord]

Only if now Baloch people completely stop supporting BLA/BRA types, this can change Baluchistan forever, even with corruption (which won't end in Pakistan) Baloch people can benefit from peace, lots of hotels, restaurants, resorts, schools, factories, and other investments will come, all they have to do is if they see any suspicious activities relate it to Army or Police or FC. Inshallah one day the entire Coast of Baluchistan will see massive investments and locals will see some prosperity.

 

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