Urooj Niazi 
gwadar port expansion new shipping lines & ferry service
The ministry of maritime affairs has declared a plan to start direct ferry service from Gwadar port to Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The plan also includes the addition of several new shipping lines at Gwadar Port.
Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhary announced this news during a meeting which took place in Islamabad.
Senior officials from the ministry also attended the session.
“Our goal is to make Gwadar a key player in the Arabian Sea and connect it to major trade routes,” said the Minister. “This will help both Pakistan and the whole region grow economically.”
Gwadar port is fully active now so the government is continuously working to link it to other international trade networks.
The Minister has directed all departments to speed up efforts to increase commercial activity at the port and fully use its potential.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Pakistan to launch direct ferry service between Gwadar and Gulf states to boost regional trade, tourism and economic ties, says maritime minister <a href=”https://t.co/ANIURUC3P9″>https://t.co/ANIURUC3P9</a></p>— Arab News Pakistan (@arabnewspk) <a href=”https://twitter.com/arabnewspk/status/1940002405032116333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
What is Planned at Gwadar Port?
| Project | Details |
| New Shipping Lines | Will help move goods more efficiently, connect Pakistan to Central Asia and the Middle East, and reduce load on other ports like Karachi. |
| Ferry Service to GCC | A new sea route for passengers and cargo, especially beneficial for overseas Pakistanis, tourists, and traders. |
Key Benefits of this Plan:
- Faster and cheaper cargo transport
- Increasing Relationship between Gulf and Central Asian Countries
- Economic development in Balochistan
- New jobs and business opportunities
- Boost in tourism and maritime activity
This would be a strategic expansion and help Gwadar become a central hub for global shipping and connectivity.
