Overview
- The MV BI JIA SHAN was safely berthed at Gwadar on Sunday, May 24, 2026, carrying about 53,277.42 metric tons of prime steel billets equal to roughly 20,669 pieces.
- The ship sailed from Bayuquan in China under Captain Li Han and diverted from an original call at Port Sohar in Oman to perform transshipment at Gwadar.
- Authorities reported the vessel had an approximate 12.8‑metre draft and said its safe handling demonstrates the effectiveness of Gwadar’s deep‑sea navigation channel and cargo handling infrastructure.
- Officials said the call reflects growing confidence from international shipping lines and could prompt more transshipment business that links China, the Middle East and Central Asia.
- Gwadar’s managers say this operation builds on years of investment in deep‑water capacity and is part of a push to integrate the port into wider global supply chains and reduce regional transit times and costs.