Karachi, December 31, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its shipping schedule for Tuesday, December 31, 2024, to streamline operations and facilitate maritime stakeholders.
The schedule outlines the berthing and sailing plans of vessels, reflecting the port’s active role in managing Pakistan’s maritime trade efficiently.
According to the latest shipping schedule, several vessels are set to sail from Port Qasim. Among the departing ships, M.T-MP MR Tanker 1 and M.T-DM Jade are scheduled to leave by 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM, respectively, under the coordination of FOTCO and EVTL agencies. Other notable departures include M.V-Seamec Gallant and M.V-Josco Changzhou, both slated for departure at 3:30 PM, with FAP and PQEPT as their respective agents.
The shipping schedule also highlights the berthing details of arriving vessels. The bulk carrier M.V-Kotka is set to dock at 12:00 PM at QT2-II, while M.T-St Nikolai will follow shortly after at 12:15 PM at LCT. Container ship M.V-Maersk Chicago will berth at 12:45 PM at QICT-VII, ensuring smooth unloading and loading operations.
Among the scheduled arrivals, M.T-Aramon will berth at 4:30 PM at FOTCO, and M.V-Amabiko is set to dock at 6:15 PM at FAP. The tanker M.T-Ginga Ocelot is scheduled to berth at EVTL at 6:30 PM, demonstrating the port’s capability to handle diverse maritime traffic efficiently.
The PQA ensures transparency in port operations through the issuance of a detailed shipping schedule, providing stakeholders with crucial information to optimize their logistics and trade plans. This schedule includes comprehensive data such as vessel names, registration numbers, lengths, berths, and estimated times of departure and berthing.
Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s busiest ports, remains a vital hub for the country’s maritime trade. The meticulous adherence to the shipping schedule not only enhances the efficiency of port operations but also supports the broader economic activities dependent on seamless import and export processes.
As the year concludes, Port Qasim’s proactive approach in managing its shipping schedule reflects its commitment to fostering trade growth and ensuring uninterrupted maritime operations.