Pakistan–China Maritime Action Plan (2025–2029)
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Operationalisation of China-Gwadar-Africa shipping corridor
5 feeder routes & bonded warehouses planned.
Aim: expand regional trade under the five-year maritime plan.
Gwadar as a Green Port & Trade Hub
Feasibility studies and new infrastructure routes.
Linked to Islamabad–Türkiye–Iran rail/road corridors.
Target markets: Central Asian Republics, Afghanistan, West Asia.
Industrial & Free Zone Development
15 industries in North Free Zone (seafood, dates, tuna processing, petrochemicals).
Car manufacturing and other industries may relocate from China.
Expansion of Single Point Mooring connectivity.
MoUs to be signed with Pakistani businesses.
Economic & Job Growth
Blue Economy Center: training for 1,000 locals (fisheries, aquaculture, logistics).
Expected: 25,000 jobs and 30% GDP contribution to Gwadar by 2027.
Major Infrastructure Projects
Expansion of Gwadar Port.
Completion of Free Zone Stage II.
Fast-tracking East Bay Expressway Phase II.
Integration of New Gwadar International Airport.
Technology & Connectivity
Electronic data interchange, smart port systems.
Warehousing, cold storage, and port-related industries.
Integration into China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Science, Tourism & Sustainability
Marine science research centres, shipbuilding, aquaculture parks.
Maritime tourism (cruises, water sports).
Academic partnerships and skill development.
Aligns with Belt and Road Initiative “green energy and ocean” goals.
Statement by Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Emphasised strengthening maritime cooperation with China.
Said the plan shows Pakistan’s resolve to build a resilient maritime economy.
