The Karachi Port handled 59,783 tonnes of cargo including 44,506 tonnes import and 15,277 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Saturday. The cargo comprised of 53,752 tonnes dry cargo including 38,255 tonnes general cargo; 1,358 tonnes fertiliser; 2,791 tonnes rice; 6,327 tonnes coal; 5,021 tonnes scrap; 37,477 tonnes bulk cargo and 6,031 tonnes oil/liquid cargo.
Four ships namely Kota Tabah, Lykes Racer, Al Moataz and Gulf Dove sailed out to sea during the report period.
Six vessels viz Kota Mesra, Kang Chang, Nur Yanbu, Wan Hai-263, Uri and Lykes Racer are currently at the berths.
Two ships namely Sinar Bontang and Procyon Leader expected to sail on Saturday, while Planica is expected to sail on Monday.
MV Kota Teguh due to arrive on Saturday, while three ships namely Bunga Bidara, Global Progress and Lalazar are due to arrive on Sunday.
Five vessels viz MT Shalamar, Hanseduo, PU Trusty, Min He and Eax Sanctity are due to arrive on Monday.