The Karachi Port handled 95,117 tonnes cargo including 75,905 tonnes import, 19,212` tonnes export cargo and 3,875 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The cargo comprised of 59,117 tonnes dry cargo including 47,966 tonnes general cargo; 2,851 tonnes rice; 8,300 tonnes coal and 36,000 tonnes oil/liquid cargo.
Seven ships namely Apl Shanzhen, Y.M. Faha, Corinthiakos, Yaad-e-Mohammed, Raban-1, Sea Princess and M.T.Shalamar sailed out to sea during the report period. Seven vessels viz Hyundai Highway, Y M Fortune, Tower Bridge, Selendang Mayang, Noni, M.T. Johar and Sea Glory are currently at the berths.
Three ships namely Selendang Mayang, Y M Fortune and Sea Glory expected to sail on Thursday, while another vessel viz M.T. Johar is expected to sail on Friday. Six vessels viz Rising One, Apl Dalian, Victoria, Benarita, Hajee Khereh and Asian Queen due to arrive on Thursday, while four ships namely Hayley Nadhi, Teen, Naftocement XI and Red Sea Spirit are due to arrive on Friday.