The Karachi Port handled 68,089 tonnes of cargo including 47,101 tonnes import and 20,988 tonnes export cargo during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The cargo comprised of 50,269 tonnes dry cargo including 33,436 tonnes general cargo; 4,300 tonnes rice; 786 tonnes cement; 3,170 tonnes sugar; 8,577 tonnes scrap and 17,820 tonnes oil/Liquid cargo.
Seven ships namely Ever Guard, Yang Jiang He, Troyburg, Cape Bona Vista, Xiang Rui Men, Bow De Jin and Hannibal-II sailed out to sea during the report period.
Four vessels viz Cape Bona Vista, Apl Pusan, Eax Sanctity and Blue Star are currently at the berths.
MT Asha Ashik expected to sail on Wednesday, while three vessels viz Asian Gyro, Blue Star and Pontoporos are expected to sail on Thursday.
Four ships namely Hyundai Highway, YM Sun, PAC Antlia and Asian Gyro due to arrive on Wednesday, while five vessels viz YM Faha, Kota Wangsa, Golden Express, Shang Yuan Men and Tilos are due to arrive on Thursday.