Port Qasim Shipping Operations – July 14, 2025 Update

Port Qasim Activity

Karachi, July 14, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Monday, July 14, 2025, providing comprehensive details on vessel movement and cargo handling activities at Port Qasim.

This routine update serves as a critical resource for stakeholders including importers, exporters, shipping lines, and port operators to plan and coordinate their operations effectively.

According to the report, updated at 0800 hours, two vessels successfully departed from Port Qasim during the past 24 hours. The vessel M.V. AL SAAD, carrying 51,209 metric tons of coal, departed from the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) at 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, M.T. AL DIAB II set sail at 11:45 AM under the coordination of SSGC.

Simultaneously, the berthing operations witnessed increased activity, with several ships anchoring at different terminals of Port Qasim. These include M.T. GAS EMERALD, which berthed at the Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) carrying 4,300 metric tons of LPG; M.V. KUMASI, a container vessel berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT); and M.V. ROME TRADER, another coal-laden vessel, which docked at PIBT with 55,000 metric tons of cargo. Additional vessels such as M.T. HORIZON 1 and M.V. TANJA also commenced operations at SSGC and QICT-VII terminals respectively.

These updates underscore the growing strategic importance of Port Qasim, which continues to handle a diverse mix of cargo types including coal, LPG, and containerized goods. The port’s capacity and infrastructure facilitate seamless operations, ensuring timely imports and exports that support Pakistan’s industrial and commercial sectors.

As monsoon weather poses potential challenges for maritime logistics, the PQA continues to monitor port conditions closely to ensure uninterrupted operations. Port authorities have reiterated their commitment to safety and efficiency, urging shipping agents and logistics handlers to coordinate closely for smooth cargo movement.

With multiple terminals operating at full capacity, Port Qasim remains a key pillar in Pakistan’s trade ecosystem, enabling critical economic activity through round-the-clock shipping operations.