KARACHI: Three ships, MSC Gina, Express Makalu and Intrepid Republic carrying Containers and Chemicals took berths at Qasim International Container Terminal and Engro Vopak Terminal respectively during last 24 hours, said a report issued by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) here on Tuesday.
Meanwhile two more ships with Container and Palm oil also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours. Berth occupancy was observed at the port at 47% on Monday where a total of eight ships are currently occupying berths to load/offload Containers, Chemicals, Canola Seeds, Clinker, Diesel oil and Palm Oil during last 24 hours.
A cargo volume of 87,154 tonnes, comprising 67,223 tonnes import cargo and 19,931 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 2,120 containers (TEUs), (1,071 TEUs imports and 1,049 TEUs exports) was handled at the port.
Three ships, Intrepid Republic, Alpine Penelope and MSC Gina sailed out to sea on Tuesday morning, while another ship Express Makalu are expected to sail on same day. Three ships, APL Miami, Maersk Hartford and Tomson Gas carrying Containers and LPG are expected to take berths at QICT and SSGC respectively on Tuesday, while M.V Lila carrying 58,825 tonnes Coal is due to arrive at PQ on Wednesday and Container Vessel CMA CGM Maupassant is due to arrive on Thursday.