The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) released its daily report on shipping activity for Monday, November 11, 2024, providing insights into the ongoing operations and cargo movement to assist stakeholders.
On Sunday, six vessels, including ONE Reassurance, Apollon-D, Milaha Ras Laffan, Ogun, FSM, and Navios Sun, arrived and docked at various terminals within Port Qasim. These ships, carrying containers, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and coal, were berthed at key locations, including the Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Elengy Terminal, Pakistan Port Gas Terminal, and the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal.
In addition, three more vessels—Nave Estella, Crimson Delight, and Falmouth Bay—arrived at the outer anchorage on the same day, carrying gas oil and coal. The port witnessed high activity, with thirteen ships actively engaged in operations over the past 24 hours. Among these, two ships, ONE Reassurance and Aristarchos, departed from Port Qasim on Monday morning, while five more vessels—Apollon-D, East Wind, Tamrey-S, Malamir, and FSM—are scheduled to set sail in the afternoon.
Port Qasim handled a significant cargo volume during this period. In the last 24 hours alone, the port managed a total cargo throughput of 229,227 tonnes. This included 194,097 tonnes of imported cargo and 35,130 tonnes of exported cargo, carried in a total of 2,785 containers, consisting of 1,850 TEUs of imports and 935 TEUs of exports. These figures reflect Port Qasim’s critical role in maintaining Pakistan’s supply chain and facilitating trade across diverse commodity sectors, from fuel to essential bulk materials.
Looking ahead, fourteen vessels are currently anchored at the outer anchorage, awaiting their turn to dock. Among them, three ships—Kanoa, Mars-J, and Nord Master, which are scheduled to load or offload rice, soybean seed, and motor gasoline (mogas), are expected to take berths at the FAP and FOTCO terminals on Monday. Additionally, another container ship, Navios Tempo, is due to arrive at the outer anchorage on Tuesday, indicating a continuous flow of shipping activities at Port Qasim in the coming days.
Port Qasim’s robust daily operations demonstrate its essential contribution to Pakistan’s import and export infrastructure, playing a key role in meeting the nation’s energy, agricultural, and industrial needs. With its strategic location and efficient facilities, Port Qasim remains a crucial gateway, accommodating various types of cargo and supporting Pakistan’s growing trade volume.
