Karachi, April 1, 2024 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has published its latest shipping movement report, detailing the arrivals, departures, and cargo handling activities at Karachi Port over the past 48 hours, ending at 0700 hours on Monday.
The report aims to provide valuable insights to stakeholders and facilitate smooth operations within the port.
Ships Berthed: The following vessels were berthed at Karachi Port:
• M.T Mardan (Tanker)
• Shun Long (Container Ship)
• CMA CGM Pegasus (Container Ship)
• Queen Win (Wheat)
• APL Antwerp (Container Ship)
• Torm Evolve (Tanker)
• Hyundai Brave (Container Ship)
Ships Sailed: Several vessels have sailed from Karachi Port, including:
• Moonbeam
• Black Rhino
• X-Press Phoenix
• AL Amal
• M.T Sargodha
• Express Argentina
• MEI Pomeni
• KMTC Colombo
Expected Sailing: No ships were expected to sail on the reported date.
Expected Arrival: A number of vessels are expected to arrive at Karachi Port, carrying various cargoes. Some notable arrivals include:
• SC Talpei (Chemical Cargo)
• GSL Elizabeth (Container Cargo)
• MSC Melatilde (Container Cargo)
• KOI (Container Cargo)
• Wide Alpha (Container Cargo)
• Arman 10 (Rice)
• Global Highway (Vehicles)
• PIA (Project Cargo)
• Hanyu Camellia (Chemical Cargo)
• M.T Quetta (Crude Oil)
• Ever Ulysses (Container Cargo)
• Jolly Palladio (Container Cargo)
• Olympia (Container Cargo)
Cargo Handling Turnover: Karachi Port witnessed a total cargo handling turnover of 336,719 Metric Tons during the last 48 hours, comprising both import and export cargoes. The breakdown of cargo handling is as follows:
• Import Cargo: 230,856 Metric Tons
• Export Cargo: 105,863 Metric Tons
Commodity Breakdown: The cargo handled at Karachi Port included a variety of commodities, with containerized cargo dominating the scene. The breakdown by commodity is as follows:
• Containerized Cargo: 188,285 Metric Tons (Import: 105,313 MT, Export: 82,972 MT)
• Break Bulk Cargo: 10,300 Metric Tons (Import)
• Cement: 711 Metric Tons (Export)
• Clinkers: 21,645 Metric Tons (Export)
• DI Ammonium Phosphate (DAP): 11,904 Metric Tons (Import)
• Rice: 535 Metric Tons (Export)
• Wheat: 23,656 Metric Tons (Import)
• Oil/Liquid Cargo: 79,683 Metric Tons (Import)
The comprehensive report underscores the dynamic nature of operations at Karachi Port, reaffirming its pivotal role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
