PSA Gwadar International Terminals in Pakistan has received its first commercial cargo ship, signalling the commencement of operations at these new deep-water berths.
"Two container quayside gantry cranes have also been brought in early to bolster the terminal's container handling capability and we are now ready to service both general cargo and container vessels at the terminal," said David Yang, chief executive officer for the Middle East and south Asia region at PSA International.
"The arrival of Pos Glory at PSA Gwadar International Terminals marks a significant milestone in the port's successful start up after months of preparation, training and transfer of port operating knowledge and technical expertise from PSA to a team of dedicated local management and staff," he said.
This development comes after PSA Gwadar entered into a 40-year concession agreement with Gwadar Port Authority to manage and operate the multiple purpose terminals in Gwadar, Pakistan.
"Importers and exporters currently shipping goods through the ports in Karachi have expressed strong interest in using Gwadar Port for their imports and exports. Container liners are also making changes to their routing arrangements so that their vessels will call at PSA Gwadar International Terminals in the future," the release added.
Following the discharge of the cargo from the vessel, the port city of Gwadar experienced a surge in trucking activity as more than 2,000 trucks were deployed to transport cargo to various cities in Pakistan, a PSA statement said. |
