Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has issued a detailed report on the shipping activities for Friday, May 10, 2024, providing vital updates to facilitate the operations of various stakeholders involved.
The newly released report indicates a bustling day at one of Pakistan’s major seaports, with four vessels—APL Qingdao, Huang Shan-16, Ginga Caracal, and Spring Oasis—berthing at the Container Terminal, Liquid Terminal, Engro Terminal, and Bulk Terminal respectively on Thursday.
Additionally, the Port witnessed the arrival of four more ships at its outer-anchorage over the last 24 hours. These include MSC Positano, Delta, Federal Iberville, and Al-Daayen, which are scheduled for loading and offloading operations involving containers, rice/cement, lentils, and LNG respectively.
The report highlights that a total of seven ships were engaged at the PQA berths during the previous day. Of these, the container ship APL Qingdao is anticipated to depart later this afternoon.
In terms of cargo throughput, the port handled an impressive total of 172,086 tonnes in the last 24 hours. This figure includes 118,595 tonnes of import cargo and 53,491 tonnes of export cargo, transported in and out of the port in 4,340 containers. These containers comprised 3,716 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of imports and 624 TEUs of exports.
The outer anchorage currently hosts six ships. Three of these vessels—MSC Positano, Federal Iberville, and Al-Yaayen—are expected to berth today at the QICT (Qasim International Container Terminal), FAP (Fertilizer and Agri Products Terminal), and PGPCL (Port Qasim GasPort Consortium Ltd.) respectively. Furthermore, another container ship, Maersk Atlanta, is scheduled to arrive at Port Qasim on Saturday, further adding to the port’s bustling activity.
Port Qasim continues to serve as a critical node in Pakistan’s maritime trade, facilitating the movement of a diverse range of commodities crucial for the country’s economic activities. The timely release of shipping activity reports by PQA ensures that businesses and logistics providers can plan their operations efficiently, contributing to smoother supply chain management.
The ongoing management and updates from the PQA highlight its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and transparency, which are essential for boosting Pakistan’s trade capabilities in an increasingly competitive global market.
