Pakistan has operationalized a new transit trade corridor through Iran after the first export shipment moved from Karachi toward Uzbekistan via a route passing through Rimdan under the TIR system, officials said.
The shipment, consisting of frozen beef transported in refrigerated trucks, was dispatched through Gabd in Gwadar and entered Iran at Rimdan before continuing toward Central Asia, marking what officials described as the formal opening of the Pakistan–Iran transit corridor on April 10, 2026.
Regional trade route opens
The cargo movement was facilitated through coordinated customs and logistics operations involving Pakistan Customs, the Directorate of Transit Trade, and private operators under the TIR framework administered by the International Road Transport Union. Officials said the system enables streamlined cross-border transit procedures.
The inaugural send-off ceremony was held at a TIR-enabled off-dock terminal in Karachi, attended by customs officials, logistics operators, and trade representatives.
Authorities said border crossing points, including Taftan, Rimdan, Sust, and Gwadar, have been enabled for TIR consignments.
Officials said the new corridor is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, expand transshipment activity at Karachi and Gwadar ports, and improve access to Iran and Central Asian markets.
They added that the initiative could enhance trade flows and support broader economic integration across the region.
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