The Karachi Port handled 53,633 tonnes of cargo including 28,658 tonnes import and 24,975 tonnes export cargo including 2,280 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The cargo comprised of 41,883 tonnes dry cargo including 26,081 tonnes general cargo; 15,802 tonnes bulk cargo and 11,750 tonnes oil/liquid cargo.
Twelve ships namely Mol Asante, Kota Waris, Apl Cairo, YM Energy, Satha Bhum, Thor Captain, Hyundai Advance, New Vega, Meriom Dream, Champion Pioneer, Chem Jasmine and Spirit-II sailed out to sea during the report period.
Eleven vessels viz Hyundai Advance, YM Energy, QC Wisdom, Conti Harmony, Trust Busan, Med Carrara, L.A. Khetarpal Pvc, Chem Jasmine, Shong Yuan Men, Golden Jane and Energy Falcon are currently at the berths.
Two ships namely Al-Rabab and BBC Grace expected to sail on Friday, while six ships namely Maersk Alabama, Trust Busan, Conti Harmony, Golden Jane, Banglar Mamata and L.A. Khetarpal Pvc expected to sail on Saturday.
Two ships namely Victoria-1 and San Hope due to arrive on Friday, while four vessels viz Shintoku, Kota Tabah, Kota Jasa and Corinthiakos are due to arrive on Saturday.