
Pakistan and Iran Aim for $10 Billion Trade Target
Pakistan and Iran are looking to boost their economic ties, with a target of $10 billion in trade, and discussions include joint border markets and cooperation on Gwadar port.
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Pakistan and Iran are looking to boost their economic ties, with a target of $10 billion in trade, and discussions include joint border markets and cooperation on Gwadar port.

Gwadar Port has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting its first commercial bunkering operation. This marks the port's entry into providing international bunkering services.
Gwadar Port in Pakistan has seen its utilisation rise to 30%, with officials expressing optimism for further growth. This increase in shipping activity is occurring against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Gwadar Port has revised its fee structure, slashing tariff rates in an effort to attract increased transit and transshipment container traffic.

Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee has approved the export of donkey meat and hides from Gwadar Port to China, following a summary submitted by the Food Security Division.

Gwadar port is experiencing a notable uptick in efficiency and traction, driven by improved security, faster handling, and advanced systems.

• Stakeholders say available capacity, facilities should be actively marketed to international shipping lines • Meeting recommends ship-to-ship operations for oil cargo to enhance petroleum transhipment KARACHI: As the Iran war disrupts regional shipping routes, the government was urged to utilise Gwadar Port for its strategic location, improve competitiveness and cost rationalisation at other ports, besides improving operational efficiency and turnaround time for vessels and cargo. A me...

Iran has expressed interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan, specifically through the use of Karachi and Gwadar ports. This initiative aims to boost trade and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

The article explains why Pakistan's Chinese-backed Gwadar Port continues to face attacks, highlighting the local population's desire for stability to ensure basic safety and opportunities.
China and Pakistan are aiming to revamp their economic corridor, including the Gwadar port, and push its next phase towards AI and industry. This initiative seeks to further strengthen economic ties and development between the two nations.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced a significant reduction in tariffs at Gwadar Port, aiming to enhance global transit traffic and boost trade.

Two cargo ships, MV HOM Leader and MV Dolphin 103, have anchored at Gwadar Port, bringing machinery and general cargo and boosting commercial operations.

Gwadar port in Pakistan has officially entered the transhipment sector, with Karachi already handling 11,000 containers in March alone, significantly up from previous years.

Commercial operations at Gwadar Port are proceeding without interruption despite regional maritime tensions, with a Bangladeshi vessel recently unloading steel billets destined for the UAE, solidifying Gwadar's role as a key trade gateway.

Gwadar port in Pakistan, long envisioned as a geoeconomic asset, has yet to realize its promised potential, according to a report.
Pakistan has reduced fees at its Gwadar port, aiming to boost transit traffic, especially from a postwar Iran, as part of its strategy to enhance regional trade and economic ties.

A South Korean-operated vessel was struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz near Qatar on May 4th. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions and Iranian threats regarding the vital shipping lane.

A major cargo vessel from Malaysia has docked at Pakistan's Gwadar Port, carrying 14,629 metric tonnes of transhipment cargo. This event marks a fresh momentum in commercial activity at the port.

Gwadar Port has reached a significant milestone with the successful berthing of a specialized vessel, promoting its role as a secure and strategic alternative.