August 15, 2024 – Karachi: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its shipping activity report for Thursday, August 15, 2024, providing an update on the latest maritime movements to assist stakeholders in their planning and operations.
On Wednesday, three vessels, namely Semeru, MSC Positano, and APL Southampton, berthed at Port Qasim’s Oil Terminal and Container Terminal. These ships are engaged in the loading and offloading of furnace oil and containerized cargo, respectively. The port also welcomed five additional ships—MSC Brasilia, Navig8 Gallantry, Saga, Al-Jabriya, and Wisteria—which arrived at the Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim. These vessels are carrying various cargoes, including containers, palm oil, palm kernel, and motor gasoline (Mogas).
In the last 24 hours, a total of seven ships were actively engaged at Port Qasim’s berths. Among these, four vessels—APL Southampton, MSC Positano, Kashi, and LT Beryl—are scheduled to set sail this afternoon. The port’s operational efficiency is reflected in the significant cargo throughput achieved during this period.
The cargo throughput over the past 24 hours totaled 144,394 tonnes. This figure includes 98,624 tonnes of imported cargo and 45,770 tonnes of exported cargo. The handled containerized cargo amounted to 6,147 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), with 4,624 TEUs of imports and 1,523 TEUs of exports processed at the port.
Currently, six ships are anchored at the outer anchorage of Port Qasim, awaiting berthing. Among these, three vessels—MAC Brasilia VII, Silver Orla, and Al-Jabriya—along with another ship, Tucapel, carrying containers, palm oil, and palm kernel, are expected to take berths at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT), and Multi-purpose Wharf-1 (MW-1) today. Additionally, two more vessels, Maersk Atlanta and Maran Gas Asclepius, carrying containers and liquefied natural gas (LNG), are expected to arrive at Port Qasim on Friday.
Port Qasim continues to play a pivotal role in Pakistan’s maritime trade, facilitating the smooth and efficient movement of goods through its strategically located terminals. The port’s management remains committed to maintaining high operational standards to support the nation’s growing trade demands.