Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released an updated report on shipping operations for Monday, February 24, 2025, providing key details for shipping industry stakeholders.
The latest update was issued at 0800 hours, summarizing the movements of vessels over the past 24 hours.
According to Port Qasim Authority, multiple shipping activities have taken place, including the berthing and departure of vessels handling various commodities. These operations play a crucial role in ensuring smooth trade and logistics at one of Pakistan’s busiest maritime hubs.
Sailing of Vessels
Several ships set sail from Port Qasim, carrying essential cargo to international destinations. Among them, M.T. Asia Liberty, a vessel loaded with 29,954 metric tons of palm oil, departed from Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT) at 13:30 hours. The departure of vessels like these highlights the efficiency of Port Qasim’s shipping network, ensuring the timely movement of goods.
Berthing of Vessels
Several vessels arrived at Port Qasim, ready to offload and take on cargo. Key arrivals included:
• M.V. LMZ Pluto, which docked at Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) carrying 54,503 metric tons of coal.
• M.V. MSC Unific VI, a container vessel, berthed at QT2-II for handling shipping containers.
• M.V. Kanko Maru, carrying 64,600 metric tons of canola seed, arrived at PIBT.
• M.T. Katsuyama, loaded with 24,977 metric tons of palm oil, berthed at LCT.
• M.V. Seaspan Santos, a general cargo ship, secured its docking position at QICT-VII.
With these ongoing shipping operations, Port Qasim continues to strengthen Pakistan’s trade and logistics sector, facilitating smooth import and export activities. The shipping industry remains vital for economic growth, ensuring a steady flow of essential goods. The Port Qasim Authority is committed to enhancing port facilities and streamlining shipping logistics to improve turnaround times and efficiency.
As shipping operations progress, stakeholders are encouraged to stay updated with the latest berthing schedules, departures, and cargo movements at Port Qasim. The commitment to seamless shipping activities reflects Pakistan’s expanding role in global maritime trade.