The Karachi Port handled 85,756 tonnes of cargo including 72,831 tonnes import and 12,925 tonnes export cargo including 3,207 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday.
The cargo comprised of 79,037 tonnes dry cargo including 47,937 tonnes general cargo; 31,100 tonnes bulk cargo and 6,719 tonnes oil/Liquid cargo.
Seven ships namely Paraskevi-II, Bum Woo, Persia, Jipro Dream, Sagamore, Al-Barakah and Matina sailed out to sea during the report period.
Fifteen vessels viz CSA Asia, Antoine, Al-Barakah, Norwave, Sagamore, Sutra Tiga, Persia, Ataaxia, Iran Shahryar, Thor Captain, Maersk Arizona, Itha Bum, European Highway, Asian Trader and New Anhui are currently at the berths.
Four ships namely Asian Trader, European Highway, Houslow-II and Freida Selmer expected to sail on Monday, while another ship Antoine is expected to sail on Tuesday.
Six vessels viz Shintoku, Maersk Alaska, Hanjin Busan, Morning Sky, Carolina and Pangani due to arrive on Monday, while four ships namely Bunga Delima, Apl Dalian, Glorious Sun and Cargo Enterprise are due to arrive on Tuesday.