Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, (MILLAT ONLINE):Three ships, MSC Heldi, Corona and Octaden carrying Containers, Palm oil and Phosphoric Acid took berths at Qasim International Container Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal and Engro Vopak Terminal respectively during last 24
hours, said a report issued by Port Qasim Authority (PQA), here on Wednesday.
Meanwhile two more ships, Maersk Denver and Elm Galaxy
carrying Containers and Palm oil also arrived at outer anchorage
of Port Qasim during last 24 hours.
Berth occupancy was reported at the port at 53% on Tuesday
where a total of nine ships namely MSC Heidi, Pan Oceanis, G.H
Rough Habit, Eptalofs, Corona, Octaden, Maria-III, Ejnana and Al-
Jassasiaya are currently occupying berths to load/offload
Containers, Rice, Coal, Canola Seeds, LPG, LNG, Palm Oil and
Diesel oil.
Cargo handling operation were carried our efficiently at the
Port where a cargo volume of 123,326 tonnes, comprising 97,473
tonnes import cargo and 25,853 tonnes export cargo inclusive of
containerized cargo carried in 2,398 Containers (TEUs), (1,273
TEUs imports and 1,125 TEUs exports) was handled at the port.
Palm oil carrier ‘Octaden’ sailed out to sea on Wednesday
morning, while two more ships Bulk cargo carrier G.H Rough Habit
and Gas carrier Al-Jassasiaya are expected to sail on same day
in the afternoon.
Four ships, Maersk Denver, YM Miranda, Yasa Pembe and Khor
Gas carrying Containers, Chemicals, Coal and LPG are expected to
take berths at QICT, MW 1, MW-2 and EVTL respectively on
Wednesday, while Container ship Priority is due to arrive at PQ
on Thursday.