Karachi, July 15, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has issued its shipping activity report for Monday, July 15, 2024, to facilitate stakeholders and provide a comprehensive overview of recent operations.
On Sunday, July 14, four ships, namely MSC Positano, APL Mexico City, Eco Alice, and Ondo, carrying containers, LPG, and LNG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, and Pakistan Gasport Terminal respectively. This influx highlights the port’s continued activity and significance in regional trade.
In the past 24 hours, thirteen ships were engaged at PQA berths. Six ships, Maersk Pelepas, APL Mexico City, Marangas Asclepius, Lila Confidence, Common Venture, and LPG OM, departed from the port on Monday morning. Additionally, four more ships, Ambrosia, Eco Alice, Atlantic Spirit, and Sara, are scheduled to sail in the afternoon.
The port managed a cargo volume of 172,228 tonnes, comprising 104,928 tonnes of imported cargo and 67,300 tonnes of export cargo. This included containerized cargo transported in 4,887 containers (2,502 TEUs imports and 2,385 TEUs exports). These figures underscore Port Qasim’s pivotal role in facilitating substantial trade volumes.
Currently, seven ships are anchored at the port’s outer anchorage. Among these, three ships, Achilleas-S, ABK Tiger, and Elandra Corallao, along with two more vessels, MSC Pamela and Ardmore Cherokee, are scheduled to load/offload containers, cement, peas, and palm oil at Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), MW-1, Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminals (FAP), and Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT) respectively on Monday, July 15. Two additional ships, Maersk Sentosa and Atlantic Ibis, carrying containers, are expected to arrive at Port Qasim on Tuesday, ensuring continuous maritime activity.
The detailed report provided by PQA highlights the port’s efficient handling of diverse cargo types, maintaining its status as a crucial hub for maritime trade in the region. The consistent flow of ships and cargo through Port Qasim not only supports Pakistan’s economy but also underscores the port’s strategic importance in global trade networks.