The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has provided an overview of vessel movements on Thursday, April 4, 2024, aimed at facilitating stakeholders and providing insights into the port’s operations.
During the last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours on Thursday, the following movements of ships were reported at Karachi Port Trust:
Ships Berthed:
• Ever Ul Ysses: Container Ship
Ships Sailed:
• MSC Melatilde
• Torm Evolve
• Wide Alpha
• MSC Heidi
• Avigator
• Xing Hai He
Expected Sailing:
• SC Taipel: April 4, 2024
Expected Arrival:
• WAN HAI 612: April 4, 2024 (D/L Container)
• Express Rome: April 4, 2024 (D/L Container)
• Hanyu Camellia: April 5, 2024 (D/2500 Chemical)
• Stolt Island: April 5, 2024 (L/15000 Molasses)
• Sehnazka: April 5, 2024 (L/8500 Molasses)
• Maersk Florence: April 5, 2024 (D/L Container)
• X-Press Salween: April 5, 2024 (D/L Container)
• XIN Hong Kong: April 5, 2024 (D/L Container)
• Sounion Trader: April 5, 2024 (D/L Container)
• BBG Leader: April 5, 2024 (D/28599 General Cargo)
Cargo Handling Turnover: The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the last 24 hours amounted to 154,327 Metric Tons. The breakdown shows that the port handled 42,332 Metric Tons of export cargo and 111,995 Metric Tons of import cargo during this period.
Below is the commodity-wise handling in metric tons:
Commodity Import Export Total
• Containerized Cargo: 46,805 35,513 82,318
• Break Bulk Cargo: 7,446 300 7,746
• Clinkers: —— 5,787 5,787
• Rice: —— 732 732
• Wheat: 13,169 —— 13,169
• Oil/Liquid Cargo: 44,575 —— 44,575
The report indicates a steady flow of vessel movements and cargo handling activities at Karachi Port, underscoring its significance as a key maritime gateway for trade and commerce in Pakistan. As the port continues to efficiently manage incoming and outgoing vessels, stakeholders remain poised to capitalize on the opportunities presented by maritime transportation and logistics.
