First-ever container vessel under CPEC arrives at Gwadar Port

First-ever container vessel under CPEC arrives at Gwadar Port

KARACHI:The first ever container vessel MS TIGER under China Pakistan Economic Corridor project arrived at Gwaddar Port today.

Pakistan Navy Ships PNS DEHSHAT and KARAR escorted MS TIGER to Gwadar Port.

A ceremony was held at the port on this occasion.

It was attended by Commander Coast of Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral Moazzam IIyas.

This new Ship Container Service namely Karachi Gwadar Gulf Express will connect Gwadar Port with the Middle East hub of Jebel Ali as well as the neighboring UAE ports of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Pakistan Navy has raised Task Force 88 to undertake defence of Gwadar Port and its surrounding areas. APP/AFP