QUETTA: The Gwadar Port has successfully completed its second commercial bunkering operation, marking another milestone towards the country’s blue economy and making Gwadar a regional maritime hub.

According to the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), during this bunkering operation, approximately 1,150 tonnes of low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) was successfully delivered to an LNG carrier, M.V. Excelerate Shenandoah, at the port.

The day-long bunkering operation was completed in accordance with international safety, environmental and operational standards. The bunkering barge M.T. Marine Ista arrived in Gwadar from Karachi and delivered marine fuel to the ship.

This bunkering operation was completed in cooperation with Gwadar Port Authority, Pakistan Customs and other relevant agencies, where full implementation of all legal, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements was ensured.

Published in Dawn, July 30th, 2026