Karachi, October 9, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its shipping activity report for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, aimed at keeping stakeholders informed of the latest developments at the port. This report highlights the ongoing maritime operations and cargo handling activities that are crucial for the country’s trade and economy.
On Tuesday, October 8, three ships—MSC Alina, Petrel-1, and Al-Diab-II—successfully berthed at various terminals within the port. The MSC Alina docked at the Qasim International Container Terminal, while Petrel-1 and Al-Diab-II were received at the Liquid Cargo Terminal and Sui Southern Gas Terminal, respectively. This activity underscores the port’s role as a vital conduit for imports and exports.
In addition, three more vessels, FSM, Maya Gas-1, and Al-Wajbah, arrived at the outer anchorage over the past 24 hours, further enhancing the port’s operational capacity. A total of nine ships have been actively engaged at PQA berths during this period, with five ships—MSC Alina, Sunda, ST. Cergue, Al-Diab-II, and Aligote—expected to set sail today.
The port recorded a commendable cargo volume of 123,511 tonnes, comprising 70,158 tonnes of imports and 53,353 tonnes of exports, all handled across 2,765 containers. This included 488 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) for imports and 2,277 TEUs for exports, illustrating the robust trade activities facilitated by Port Qasim.
Currently, there are 11 ships anchored at the outer anchorage of Port Qasim. Among these, Christos-K, FSM, and Al-Wajbah are scheduled to load and offload various commodities, including cement, LPG, LNG, and coal. They are expected to take berths at multiple terminals today, including MW2, EVTL, EETL, PIBT, and QICT.
Looking ahead, four container ships—Hyundai Hong Kong, Wan Hai-316, Atlantic Ibis, and MSC Positano—are scheduled to arrive at the port on October 10, 2024. This influx of vessels highlights Port Qasim’s crucial role in supporting Pakistan’s import and export framework.
The PQA continues to facilitate smooth operations at the port, ensuring efficient handling of cargo and timely arrival and departure of ships, which is vital for maintaining the flow of goods in and out of the country.