The Karachi Port handled 126,484 tonnes cargo including 105,934 tonnes import, 20,550` tonnes export cargo and 4,662 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The cargo comprised of 71,484 tonnes dry cargo including 47,179 tonnes general cargo; 743 tonnes rice; 4,397 tonnes cement; 15,000 tonnes coal; 4,165 tonnes scrap and 55,000 tonnes oil/liquid cargo. Three ships namely Corinthiakos, Hyundai Highway and Y M Fortune sailed out to sea during the report period. Six vessels viz M.T. Shalamar, Tower Bridge, Iran Hesabi, Oel Aishwarya, Apl Dalian and CMB Talent are currently at the berths.
Seven ship namely Iran Hesabi, Global Prince, M.T. Shalamar, Apl Dalian, Arisbe, Coral and Jin Ace expected to sail on Friday, while another vessel viz Oel Aishwarya is expected to sail on Saturday.
Nine vessels viz Al-Marwah, Gallant Wave, Bunga Kenari, Comorin Pride, Mol Ability, Hayley Nadhi, Zhong Shan Men, Banga Lanka and Malakand are due to arrive on Saturday.