Karachi, November 12, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) released its daily shipping activity report for Tuesday, highlighting active maritime operations to keep stakeholders informed of ongoing activities and cargo movements at the port. The report covers berthing, arrivals, departures, and cargo throughput, showcasing Port Qasim’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s trade infrastructure.
On Monday, two vessels – Mars-J and Nord Master – carrying soybeans and motor gasoline (mogas) berthed at the Green Terminal and Oil Terminal, respectively. In the past 24 hours, three additional ships, Xin Xiang, Porto Kioni, and Hafnia Atlantic, arrived at the port’s outer anchorage, ready to load and offload key commodities such as rice, coal, and palm oil. These arrivals reflect a steady stream of cargo movement at Port Qasim, which caters to diverse imports and exports vital to Pakistan’s economy.
Currently, ten vessels are engaged across various berths at Port Qasim, handling a range of cargo types. Among these, two ships, Milha and Ras Laffan, departed the port on Tuesday morning, while four additional vessels, including Ogun, Tamre-S, Ellirea, and Nord Master, are scheduled to sail later in the afternoon. These operations demonstrate the port’s high throughput and efficient management in processing incoming and outgoing shipments.
During the last 24 hours, Port Qasim handled a total cargo throughput of 152,569 tonnes. This included 109,504 tonnes of imported goods and 43,065 tonnes of exports, emphasizing the port’s capacity to facilitate high-volume trade. Among the cargo handled was a significant amount of containerized goods, with 1,503 containers processed – 90 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of imports and 1,413 TEUs of exports, highlighting the port’s importance for Pakistan’s containerized trade.
Additionally, Port Qasim’s outer anchorage currently accommodates fifteen vessels. Of these, six ships – Kanoa, Conti Courage, Hafnia Atlantic, Crimson Delight, Falmouth Bay, and Porto Kioni – along with two other vessels, MSC Lusa and Navios Tempo, are scheduled to dock at various terminals within the port, including FAP, QICT, LCT, HFP&S, PQEPT, and PIBT. These ships are set to load and offload diverse cargoes, including rice, container goods, palm oil, and coal, underscoring Port Qasim’s capability in managing complex cargo handling across multiple sectors.
As Pakistan’s second-busiest seaport, Port Qasim remains a hub for international trade, handling a large variety of imports and exports crucial to the nation’s economy. The high level of activity reported on November 12 underscores the port’s essential role in sustaining and facilitating maritime trade, serving as a critical node in Pakistan’s economic supply chain.
