The Karachi Port handled 70,837 tonnes of cargo including 48,165 tonnes import and 22,672 tonnes export cargo including 5,121 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.
The cargo comprised of 70,837 tonnes dry cargo including 62,015 tonnes general cargo; 1,180 tonnes sugar; 5,789 tonnes rice; 1,097 tonnes cement and 756 tonnes bitumen.
Four ships namely Orient Independence, Selcon, Song Yun He and Larymna sailed out to sea during the report period.
Six vessels viz Satha Bhum, Apl Pusan, Sinar Bontang, Asphit Merchant, Thor Captain and Kota Wangi are currently at the berths.
Five ships namely Sea Brilliance, Apl Pusan, Banglar Gourab, Kota Mesra and Satha Bhum expected to sail on Wednesday, while three vessels viz Kota Wangi, Global Princess and Hyundai Stride are expected to sail on Thursday.
Four ships namely Fairchem Mustang, Delfinaki, Hyundai Stride and Pacific Express due to arrive on Wednesday, while five vessels viz MT Shalamar, Golden Express, Orionis, Fu Yu Shan and Rickmers Mumbai are due to arrive on Thursday.