The Karachi Port handled 87,341 tonnes of cargo including 43,566 tonnes import and 43,775 tonnes export cargo including 3,576 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The cargo comprised of 85,041 tonnes dry cargo including 50,058 tonnes general cargo; 7,524 tonnes fertiliser; 10,824 tonnes rice; 11,477 tonnes coal; 3,838 tonnes steel/scrap; 1,320 tonnes sulpher and 2,300 tonnes oil/Liquid cargo.
Eight ships namely Iran Baabaei, Satha Bum, Apl Orchid, Fu Nui Shan, YM Fortune, Cape Scott, NMT Elise and Mirinda Rose sailed out to sea during the report period.
Seven vessels viz Iran Baabaei, Apl Orchid, Mearsk Alaska, NMT Elise, Hazal Ace, Mol Asante and Padang Halaban are currently at the berths.
Four ships namely Hazal Ace, Mearsk Alaska, Inca Maiden and Kota Tampan expected to sail on Friday, while six more vessels viz Padang Halaban, MT Khairpur, San Hope, George Lyras, Mol Asante and Conti Harmony are expected to sail on Saturday.
Three ships namely Gulf Dove, Asdrubai and United Prosperity due to arrive on Friday, while four more vessels viz Beta Tank, Kota Jasa, Golden Sky and Marine Champion are due to arrive on Saturday.