Karachi, January 17, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has published its shipping activity report for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, detailing the movements and engagements of various vessels.
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, three ships—MSC United VII, High Challenge, and Poly World—berthed at different terminals within the port. MSC United VII handled containers at the Container Terminal, High Challenge dealt with palm oil at the Liquid Terminal, and Poly World managed coal at the Bulk Cargo Terminal. Additionally, another containership, ‘Maersk Cape Town,’ arrived at the outer-anchorage of Port Qasim on January 17th, 2024.
Within the last 24 hours, a total of eight ships were engaged at PQA berths. Notably, the containership ‘MSC United VIII’ left the port on the morning of January 17, 2024. Four more ships—Sakizaya Youth, Kouros Glory, Bateleur, and Medi Tirreno—are expected to sail in the afternoon of the same day.
The cargo volume during this period amounted to 94,505 tonnes, comprising 44,120 tonnes of imported cargo and 50,385 tonnes of export cargo. This cargo was carried in 2,011 containers, with 2,011 TEUs dedicated to exports.
At the outer anchorage of Port Qasim, there are currently eight ships. Among them, three ships—Maersk Cape Town, Pamassos, and Ullswater—and another ship, AAI Prelude, are expected to take berths at QICT, MW2, SSGC, and FAP on January 17th. Additionally, two more containerships, Meratus Jayakarta and APL Southampton, are anticipated to arrive at Port Qasim on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
The shipping activity report provides a comprehensive overview of the bustling maritime operations at Port Qasim, showcasing the diverse range of goods being handled and the continuous flow of vessels in and out of the port. Stakeholders and industry participants closely follow these reports for insights into the region’s trade dynamics and economic activities.
