Karachi, September 4, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has unveiled its shipping activity report for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, detailing the bustling maritime operations at the port.
On Tuesday, September 3, four vessels made their way to various terminals within Port Qasim. The ships included Northern Jamboree, Maersk Cabo Verde, Afra Rossi, and Clipper Kythira, which were scheduled to load and offload containers, low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO), and coal. Northern Jamboree docked at the Qasim International Container Terminal, Maersk Cabo Verde at the FOTCO Oil Terminal, while Afra Rossi and Clipper Kythira berthed at the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal.
In addition, three new ships—Ullswater, Pacific Tulip, and Kaley—arrived at the outer anchorage of the port, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and coal. Over the past 24 hours, nine ships have been engaged at PQA berths. Among these, the container ship Northern Jamboree departed this morning, while three additional container ships—Maersk Cabo Verde, Neptune-J, and DSI Pyxis—are anticipated to set sail later today.
The port has handled a substantial cargo volume of 112,274 tonnes in the last 24 hours. This includes 62,137 tonnes of import cargo and 50,137 tonnes of export cargo, all transported in 3,006 containers, consisting of 1,432 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) for imports and 1,574 TEUs for exports.
Currently, there are 10 ships anchored at the outer port, awaiting their turn for docking. Among them, Haj Mohammad, Pacific Tulip, and Ullswater are expected to load and offload cement, coal, and LPG, while YC Azalea, MSC Mumbai VIII, MSC Suape, and Maersk Nyassa are scheduled to berth at MW-2, MW-4, SSGC, LCT, and QICT respectively, for handling cement, coal, LPG, palm oil, and containers. Additionally, four more vessels—CMA CGM Nabucco, Colombo Express, Wan Hai-316, and Maran Gas Asclepius—are set to arrive on Thursday, carrying containers and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The Port Qasim Authority continues to manage a high volume of shipping traffic, ensuring efficient cargo handling and operational effectiveness. The consistent activity reflects the port’s critical role in facilitating both import and export activities, crucial for Pakistan’s trade and economy.
