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The Karachi Port handled 108,038 tonnes of cargo including 93,162 tonnes import and 14,876 tonnes export cargo including 4,209 containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday.

The cargo comprised of 78,565 tonnes dry cargo including 41,982 tonnes general cargo; 11,033 tonnes fertiliser; 8,259 tonnes rice; 10,100 tonnes coal; 4,250 tonnes steel/scrap; 2,941 tonnes sulpher and 29,473 tonnes oil/Liquid cargo.

Four ships namely Hanjin Busan, Yohana, Meng Hai and Chemroad Vega sailed out to sea during the report period.

Four vessels viz Satha Bum, Apl Jeddah, Chemroad Vega and Stolt Azalia are currently at the berths.

Three ships namely MT Johar, Apl Jeddah and African Ibis expected to sail on Wednesday, while five more vessels viz Fu Niu Shan, Hyundai Sprinter, Kota Waris, Satha Bum and Cape Scott are expected to sail on Thursday.

Four ships namely Sinar Bontang, Sancris, NMT Elise and Ken Unity due to arrive on Wednesday, while eight more vessels viz Padang Halaban, Iran Baabaei, Mearsk Alaska, Apl Orchid, Unitede Prosperity, Hazal Ace, Emerald and Sammi Superstars are due to arrive on Thursday.

PORT QASIM
A total cargo volume of 28,225 tonnes comprising 16,784 tonnes import and 11,441 tonnes export inclusive of containerised cargo carried in 714 containers (TEUs) was handled during last 24 hours ending at 0800 hours on Wednesday.

The cargo comprised of 2,000 tonnes crude oil; 4,938 tonnes edible oil; 4,079 tonnes seeds; 5,070 tonnes wheat and 12,138 tonnes containerised cargo.

Two ships namely CV Sealand Freedom and MT Tassels sailed out to sea during last 24 hours, while two more ships namely MT Docomo and MV Faviola are expected to sail on Wednesday afternoon.

A total of five vessels viz Al-Maqwa, Fumay, Contship Tamarind, Warbah and Golden Star are currently at the outer anchorage.

Three ships namely CV Contship Tamarind, Asian Trader and MT Al-Maqwa due to take berths on Wednesday.

Container Vessel MSC Corinna due to arrive on Wednesday, while four more ships namely CV London Senator, MSC Brianna, MT Chemstar Hero and MSC Deila with chemicals and containers are due to arrive on Thursday.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2005


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