The Karachi Port handled 63,092 tonnes cargo including 35,719 tonnes import, 27,373` tonnes export cargo and 3,370 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday.
The cargo comprised of 63,092 tonnes dry cargo including 40,410 tonnes general cargo; 1,855 tonnes rice; 9,367 tonnes cement; 11,460 tonnes coal and no oil/liquid cargo. Five ships namely Hyundai Sprinter, Y M Moon, Nyzdan, Kota Perkasa and Islamabad sailed out to sea during the report period.
Two vessels viz Biro Bong and Raban-1 are currently at the berths. Two ships namely Biro Bong and Vancouver Victory expected to sail on Friday, while five vessels viz Eastmed Carrier, Yaad-e- Mohammed, Iran Hesabi, Oel Esteema and Oel Aishwarya are expected to sail on Saturday.
Five vessels viz Global Union, Iran Hesabi, Ltc Calvin P Titus, Pacific Pioneer and Sea Princess due to arrive on Friday, while two ships namely Bunga Kenari and Iron Butterfly are due to arrive on Saturday.