KARACHI — Port Qasim is witnessing a significant surge in shipping activity. At present, container vessels Albert-P and Nile Dutch Lion are docked at Container Terminals 1 and 2. Additionally, the ships Aquavita Trust and Dayra Anita, carrying 101,759 tonnes of coal, arrived at the outer anchorage within the last 42 hours.
Recent Departures and Arrivals
Over the past 24 hours, nine ships have been active at the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) berths. On Friday morning, Nile Dutch Lion and Kouros Diamond set sail. Meanwhile, Rhine, Metro Mistral, and Meghna Venus are scheduled to depart by the afternoon.
Cargo Volume and Shipments
Port Qasim handled a cargo volume of 197,148 tonnes in the past 24 hours. This includes 170,819 tonnes of imported goods and 26,329 tonnes of export cargo. Containerized cargo comprised 5,966 containers, with 5,172 TEUs for imports and 1,815 TEUs for exports.
Upcoming Shipping Activity
Currently, 11 ships are stationed at the port’s outer anchorage. On Friday, Obe Grande, Aquavita Trust, and MSC Tia V are scheduled to berth at Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, Hutchison Ports Qasim, and Qasim International Container Terminal, respectively. Furthermore, two container ships, MSC Maxico V and Safeen Power, are expected to arrive at Port Qasim on Saturday.
