Karachi, January 3, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has provided a comprehensive update on shipping activities for January 3, 2024, showcasing a bustling maritime scene aimed at facilitating stakeholders.
Five ships, namely Maersk Kensington, MSC Archmidis, Rich Rainbow, Limra, and Serengeti, loaded with Containers, Palm oil, LPG, and Gas oil, respectively, berthed at Container Terminal, Liquid Terminal, Engro Terminal, and Oil Terminal on Tuesday. Simultaneously, four additional ships, Maratha-polis, African Sanderling, Sibulk Tradition, and Bolan, anchored at the outer-anchorage of Port Qasim in the last 24 hours for loading/unloading activities involving Containers, Coal, and Gas oil.
During this period, a total of ten ships were actively engaged at PQA berths. MSC Archmidis, a container ship, left the port in the morning, while four more ships, Limra, IVS Crimson Creek, Serengeti, and Maersk Kensington, are expected to set sail on the same day. The port handled a substantial cargo volume of 158,831 tonnes, comprising 93,831 tonnes of import cargo and 64,724 tonnes of export cargo. This cargo was distributed among 3,963 Containers, including 1,680 TEUs for imports and 2,283 TEUs for exports.
Looking ahead, seven ships are currently at the Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim. Among them, four ships—Gengo Aquitine, Bolan, FSM, and Maratholis—and two more ships, San Francisco and Golar Arctic, loaded with Coal, Gas oil, LPG, Containers, and LNG, are anticipated to secure berths at PIBT, FOTCO, EVTL, QICT, and PGPCL respectively on Wednesday. Additionally, a Containers ship named ‘Athenian’ is scheduled to arrive at Port Qasim on Thursday.
The diverse range of goods being transported through Port Qasim reflects its significance as a pivotal hub for trade and commerce. These shipping activities not only contribute to the economic vitality of the region but also underscore the strategic importance of Port Qasim in facilitating global trade networks. As maritime operations continue to evolve, the port remains a key player in ensuring efficient cargo handling and maintaining its position as a crucial gateway for international trade. Stakeholders and industry observers will be closely monitoring these dynamic shipping activities for their impact on trade dynamics and economic development in the region.
