Karachi, March 18, 2024 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has issued the shipping movement report for Monday, March 18, 2024, to facilitate stakeholders and provide an overview of activities at the port.
The report outlines the movements of various ships at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours on Monday.
Ships Berthed:
1. Onur G.A – Container Ship
2. Eastern Camellia – General Cargo
3. M.T. Mardan – Tanker
4. Ank Sky – Multi-Purpose
5. Kota Naluri – Container Ship
6. Ince Inebolli – Wheat
7. APL Salalah – Container Ship
Ships Sailed:
1. Mindoro Star
2. Olympia
3. KMTC Dehli
4. Ghousta
5. Sounion Trader
6. Alora
7. Seamax Westport
8. Ank Sky
9. Onur G.A
Expected Sailing (Date):
• Adonnis: 18-03-2024
• Kota Naluri: 28-03-2024
Expected Arrival (Date, Cargo):
• M.T. Quetta: 18-03-2024 (Crude Oil, Discharge)
• X-Press Salween: 18-03-2024 (Container, Load)
• Trans Spring: 18-03-2024 (Clinkers, Load)
• Ne Matrix: 19-03-2024 (Container, Discharge)
• Xin Ning Bo: 19-03-2024 (Container, Discharge)
• GLS Elizabeth: 19-03-2024 (Container, Discharge)
• Haj Muhammed: 19-03-2024 (Cement, Load)
Cargo Handling Turnover: The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the last 24 hours amounted to 249,906 Metric Tons. The breakdown indicates that the port managed 93,065 Metric Tons of export cargo and 156,841 Metric Tons of import cargo during the specified period.
Commodity-wise handling in metric tons:
• Containerized Cargo: 51,877 (Import), 63,537 (Export), Total 115,414
• Bulk Cargo: 11,530 (Import), 301 (Export), Total 11,831
• Clinkers: 29,227 (Export)
• Iron Ore: 6,093 (Import)
• Wheat: 53,841 (Import)
• Oil/Liquid Cargo: 33,500 (Import)
The shipping movement report provides valuable insights into the operational activities at Karachi Port, reflecting the import and export dynamics and the handling of various commodities. Such information is crucial for stakeholders involved in maritime trade and logistics, enabling them to make informed decisions and streamline their operations effectively.