The Karachi Port handled 193,926 tonnes cargo including 112,177 tonnes import, 81,749 tonnes export cargo and 3,548 containers (TEUs) during last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday.
The cargo comprised of 135,844 tonnes dry cargo including 118,846 tonnes general cargo; 2,378 tonnes fertiliser; 2,476 tonnes rock phosphate; 10,552 tonnes cement; 1,593 tonnes wheat and 58,082 tonnes oil/liquid cargo.
Thirteen ships namely Oel Victory, Nordwoge, Ltc Calvin P. Titus, Kuo Chang, Mol Asante, Zahra-Iv, Danica Four, M.T. Swat, Gulf Flower-1, Aboudi, Safinaz, Pacific Arrow and Peterpaul sailed out to sea during the report period.
Thirteen vessels viz Aqaba Express, Asian Queen, Kuo Chang, Nordwoge, Gallant Wave, Ltc Calvan P. Titu, Mol Asante, China Star, Mol Ability, Tarpon Santiago, Peterpaul, Al-Soor-II and Regent are currently at the berths.
Three ships namely Gallant Wave, Corinthiakos and China Star expected to sail on Monday, while three vessels viz Al-Soor-II, GHD Husnain-8 and Mol Ability are expected to sail on Tuesday.
Four vessels viz Olympic, Battery Park, Nyzdan and Athos-1 due to arrive on Monday, while six ships namely Chemstar Brave, Apl Brisbane, Tower Bridge, Iran Hesabi, Golina and Khairpur are due to arrive on Tuesday.