The Gwadar Port (Urdu: گوادر بندرگاہ [ˈɡwaːdəɾ ˈbəndəɾɡaː]) is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province of Pakistan and is under the administrative control of the Maritime Secretary of Pakistan and operational control of the China Overseas Port Holding Company. [2]

Mar 5, 2024 · Gwadar Port is crucial in facilitating China’s maritime trade by providing a shorter and more efficient route for transporting goods to and from the Arabian Sea and beyond. With its strategic location near key shipping lanes, Gwadar is a vital link in China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at enhancing connectivity and ...

China Overseas Port Holding Company plans to expand Gwadar Port, constructing nine, new multipurpose berths along 3.2km of seafront to the east of the existing berths. Pakistan awarded the...

May 13, 2024 · Pakistan's Gwadar port was meant to be a shining success for China's Belt and Road Initiative. But almost two decades later, it still sits empty.

Strategically located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz on the Arabian Sea, Gwadar, once a derelict port, was revitalized as part of the broader development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and declared fully operational in 2021.

Aug 2, 2024 · In Gwadar, Pakistan’s only deep-sea port and a linchpin of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), thousands of Baloch protesters have clashed with security forces over allegations of human rights abuses and resource exploitation.

Jul 31, 2018 · The construction of the Gwadar port and the Chinese presence on the shores of the Arabian Sea highlight a new geostrategic dynamic that is likely to affect the regional balance of power.

Oct 20, 2020 · The port of Gwadar, on Pakistan’s Makran coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, is owned and operated by a Chinese firm. Foreign analysts often consider the long-suffering commercial venture to be a likely site for the next People’s Liberation Army (PLA) overseas base.

Apr 4, 2018 · The $62 billion project will link Xinjiang Province of China with Gwadar port on the Makran Coast west of Karachi. China is extremely concerned about the safety and security of its workers engaged in construction work in CPEC projects.

Sep 19, 2024 · As one of the central attraction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar Port has gained significant attention due to its potential for transforming regional trade dynamics.