The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) has issued an informational guideline under CGO 05/2026 for transit trade with Iran, outlining the procedures and facilities for the transportation of cargo from Gwadar Port to Iran via the Gabd–Rimdan border crossing under a legal and customs-supervised framework.

According to the guideline, the distance between Gwadar Port and the Gabd border is approximately 87 kilometers, making it the shortest overland route for cargo transportation to Iran.

Transit trade along this corridor will be conducted in accordance with all applicable legal, documentary, and customs regulations.

Chairman of Gwadar Port, Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, stated that multiple customs facilitation options will be available for cargo movement, including TIR Carnet, Transit Goods Declaration (GD) with Security, and Cross-Stuff procedures.

According to a Gwadar Pro's report on Sunday, the initiative is expected to provide new business opportunities for traders, importers, transporters, customs clearing agents, as well as businesses involved in warehousing and logistics services.

Chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch said the primary objective of the initiative is to enhance commercial activity at Gwadar Port, strengthen trade connectivity between Pakistan and Iran, and further establish Gwadar as a key regional transit and logistics hub.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China