Karachi, April 16, 2025 – Port Qasim continues to demonstrate its vital role in Pakistan’s maritime economy, as the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) issued a comprehensive update on shipping operations carried out over the last 24 hours.
The operations update, released at 0800 hours on Wednesday, reflects a steady flow of maritime activity involving various cargoes, underscoring the port’s strategic importance.
According to the PQA, six vessels set sail from the port during the reporting period. These included major container ships such as MSC YAMUNA VI and MSC POSITANO, which are part of the global shipping line MSC Pakistan. The cargo handled ranged from containers to essential imports like coal, soybean seed, LPG, and Mogas, handled by multiple agents including Ocean World, Eastwind Shipping, and Universal Shipping.
Among the busiest terminals were QT2-I and QT2-II, which handled large container vessels efficiently. The oil and liquid cargo terminals—FAP, FOTCO, and EVTL—also saw consistent activity, particularly with the departures of M.T-CORONA, M.T-SINAR TORAJA, and M.T-VICTORIA GLORY, which carried soybean seed, LPG, and Mogas respectively. These operations highlight the complex logistics and coordinated planning involved in managing bulk and liquid cargo shipping at the port.
On the berthing side, five vessels arrived at Port Qasim to commence offloading and further processing of cargo. These included CMA CGM VERDI, MSC ROBERTA, and GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE, with substantial lengths exceeding 275 meters, reflecting the capacity of Port Qasim to accommodate large, modern vessels. Coal shipments continued to arrive with the berthing of IVS NORTH BERWICK, carrying over 58,000 metric tons of cargo. Meanwhile, the chemical tanker DM CONDOR arrived to discharge over 9,500 metric tons of Paraxylene.
The uninterrupted pace of these shipping operations signifies the robust infrastructure and logistical planning at Port Qasim. From the swift turnaround of vessels to the seamless coordination among shipping agents, the port stands as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s maritime trade network.
With an average of over ten vessels handled in just 24 hours, Port Qasim’s shipping activity reflects the growing demands of international trade and the critical role this gateway plays in sustaining Pakistan’s import-export operations. The port’s performance is a testament to its operational excellence and its pivotal position in national and regional shipping corridors.