KARACHI: Three ships, MSC Lila, Al Jassasiya and Black Pearl carrying Coal, LNG and LPG Mix took berths at PIBT, EETL Terminal and Engro Vopak Terminal respectively during last 24 hours, said a report issued by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) here on Thursday.
Meanwhile four more ships with Containers, Canola Seeds, Coal and Condensent also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours. Berth occupancy was observed at the port at 77% on Thursday where total ten ships are currently occupying berths to load/offload Containers, Canola Seeds, Clinker, Furnace oil, LPG Mix, Coal and Palm oil during last 24 hours.
A cargo volume of 157602 tonnes, comprising 118794 tonnes import cargo and 38808 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 3,527 containers (TEUs), (1679 TEUs imports and ,848 TEUs exports) was handled at the port. Three ships, MSK Hard Ford, APL Miami and United Banner are expected to sail on Thursday morning.
Three ships, MV Ginga Kite, CGM Maupassant and Quetta carrying Edible Oil, Containers and Furnace oil are expected to take berths at Liquid Cargo Terminal, Qasim International Container Terminal and FOTCO Terminals respectively on Thursday.