Karachi, February 12, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to inform and facilitate stakeholders.
Port Qasim remains one of the busiest maritime hubs in Pakistan, playing a crucial role in the nation’s trade and logistics operations.
Latest Shipping Movements at Port Qasim
Port Qasim updated its shipping activity report at 0800 hours, covering the last 24 hours. The report outlines details of vessel sailings, berthings, and cargo handled at the port.
Sailing of Vessels
The shipping activity at Port Qasim recorded the departure of multiple vessels. Among them, M.T-DM Dragon, a vessel with a length overall (L.O.A) of 126.50 meters, set sail after unloading 10,030 metric tons of paraxylene. The ship departed at 15:30 hours under the agency of GSA (Pvt) Ltd. from the Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL).
Berthing of Vessels
Several vessels berthed at Port Qasim on February 12, 2025, for cargo operations.
• M.T-DOHA, a massive LNG carrier with an L.O.A of 297.50 meters, arrived carrying 135,934 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The vessel, managed by GSA (Pvt) Ltd., docked at the Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) at 10:00 hours.
• M.T-FALCON ROYAL, carrying 37,398 metric tons of motor gasoline (MOGAS), berthed at the FOTCO terminal at 12:30 hours. The vessel, operated by Al-Pine Marine, has a draft of 11.00 meters.
• M.T-KATHRINE KOSAN, a vessel with an L.O.A of 126.70 meters, carrying 5,500 metric tons of ethylene, arrived at 18:30 hours under Al-Pine Marine’s agency and berthed at EVTL.
Significance of Port Qasim in Pakistan’s Trade
Port Qasim continues to be a critical gateway for Pakistan’s trade, handling diverse cargo shipments including fuel, chemicals, and LNG. The port’s strategic location ensures seamless operations for importers and exporters. With increasing maritime traffic, Port Qasim remains essential for sustaining economic activities in Pakistan.
Stakeholders are encouraged to stay updated with Port Qasim’s daily reports for smooth trade and logistical planning. The port authority remains committed to ensuring efficient operations and timely cargo handling.