Karachi, October 24, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) issued its shipping activity report on Thursday, October 24, 2024, to provide updates for stakeholders on port operations. The report detailed vessel movements and cargo handling activities, reflecting the continued flow of trade through the port.
According to the report, four ships—Maersk Cape Town, MSC Positano, Mahadah Silver, and Bam Bam—arrived at the port, carrying containers, palm oil, and gas oil. These vessels berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), Liquid Cargo Terminal, and FOTCO Oil Terminal, respectively.
In addition to these arrivals, three more ships—Torrente, Saga, and Umm Bab—arrived at the outer anchorage in the past 24 hours, carrying containers, palm oil, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). These vessels are scheduled to dock at the appropriate terminals after completing customs and clearance formalities.
Port activity remained robust, with a total of 10 ships engaged at various PQA berths over the last 24 hours. The container ship Maersk Cape Town departed the port this morning, while five additional ships—MSC Positano, Valentina, Alea, Bam Bam, and Dravin—are expected to sail later this afternoon.
The report noted that a total cargo volume of 183,468 tonnes was handled at the port during the last 24 hours. This comprised 130,126 tonnes of imported cargo and 53,342 tonnes of exported cargo. The total number of containers handled included 4,026 units, with 2,059 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) for imports and 1,967 TEUs for exports.
Meanwhile, 11 ships were positioned at the outer anchorage of Port Qasim. Of these, four vessels—Torrente, African Harrier, Scarlet Rosella, and Umm Bab—are scheduled to load or offload cargo, including containers, rice, canola seed, and LNG. These ships are expected to take berths at QICT, Mw-1, FAP, and EETL, respectively, later today.
In addition, another container ship, CMA CGM Don Pascuale, is scheduled to arrive at Port Qasim on Friday, October 25, 2024, further enhancing the port’s ongoing operations.
Port Qasim continues to play a vital role in facilitating Pakistan’s trade, handling a significant volume of cargo daily and contributing to the country’s economic growth. The port remains a critical hub for imports and exports, supporting the seamless movement of goods across the region.