Two cargo ships anchor at Gwadar Port

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

GWADAR: Two cargo ships have anchored at Gwadar Port, boosting commercial operations at the port. One of the ships, MV HOM Leader, has arrived with 368.7 tons of machinery and general cargo.

The other ship, MV Dolphin 103, anchored at the port with 5,000 metric tons of MOP fertiliser. Port workers are carrying out offloading operations with full arrangements in place to ensure timely clearance.

According to officials, the arrival of cargo ships at Gwadar Port is contributing to increased economic activity. The Chairman of Gwadar Port, Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, said the rise in the port’s operational capacity is a positive development.

Gwadar Port Authority spokesperson Jameel Qasim said that MV HOM Leader has brought transshipment cargo, including various machinery and general goods. This reflects Gwadar’s growing importance as a regional logistics and machinery handling hub.

Meanwhile, MV Dolphin 103 delivered 5,000 metric tons of MOP fertiliser.

Published in Dawn, April 22nd, 2026

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