KARACHI: Five ships, MV Ginga Saker, Fortune Era, Diyaa-B, Ivy Galaxy and Alpine Marine carrying Edible Oil, Clincer, Chemicals and Diesel Oil were arranged berthing at Liquid Cargo Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and FOTCO Terminal respectively during last 24 hours, said a report issued by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) here on Monday. Meanwhile three more ships Intrepid Republic, MSC Gina and Express Makalu with Chemical and Container also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours. Berth occupancy was managed 85% at the port on Monday where a total of ten ships are currently occupying berths to load/offload Containers, Chemicals, LNG, Canola Seeds, Clincer, Diesel Oil and Palm oil during last 24 hours.
A cargo volume of 242083 tonnes, comprising 201670 tonnes import cargo and 40413 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 4550 Containers (TEUs), (2423 TEUs imports and 2127 TEUs exports) was handled at the prot. Two Vessel Cape Mayor and Ivy Galaxy Will sailed out to sea on Monday morning, while Gasloc Salem and Alpine Penelope are expected to sail on same day.
Three ships, intrepid republic, MSC Gina and Express Makalu are expected to take berths at EVTL and QICT Terminals respectively on Sunday.