Karachi, November 14, 2024 – Port Qasim Authority (PQA) reported robust shipping activity on Thursday, November 14, 2024, underscoring its crucial role in Pakistan’s trade and logistics. Seven vessels, including MSC Positano, Mol Presence, Maersk Cairo, CMA CGM Pelleas, White Fin, Amir Gas, and Crimson Delight, docked at the port on Wednesday.
These ships, berthed across the Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Sui Southern Gas Terminal, and Multi-Purpose Terminal 3-4, were loaded with containers, rice, LPG, and coal, facilitating import-export activity vital to the country’s economy.
In the last 24 hours, six additional ships, GFS Ruby, Tolten, Golden Sun, Jag Aanchal, Al-Diab-II, and Kouras Queen, arrived at Port Qasim’s outer anchorage. These vessels, carrying a mix of containers, palm oil, gas oil, LPG, and coal, are expected to add to the high cargo throughput once they dock, underscoring PQA’s increasing shipping traffic and capacity.
Throughout the last day, the port managed an impressive 200,766 tonnes of cargo, of which 137,778 tonnes were imports and 62,988 tonnes were exports. Cargo included 5,809 containers, split between 2,478 import TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and 3,331 export TEUs, reflecting the port’s efficient handling of both inbound and outbound shipments. The activity signals robust trade volumes, aided by PQA’s modernized infrastructure and efficient cargo handling processes, which ensure swift cargo movements.
Fourteen vessels were active at Port Qasim berths over the last 24 hours. Three ships—MSC Positano, Mol Presence, and Maersk Cairo—departed on Thursday morning, while five additional vessels—CMA CGM Pelleas, GFS Ruby, Amir Gas, Falmouth Bay, and Nave Estella—are expected to sail later in the day, contributing to the steady turnover of vessels at the port.
Currently, fourteen ships remain at the port’s outer anchorage. Among them, Hafnia Excellence, Al-Diab-II, GFS Ruby, and Tolten, along with another vessel, Wan Hai-316, are scheduled to berth at various terminals, including FOTCO, SSGC, and QICT, on Thursday. These ships carry cargoes of mogas, LPG, and containers, continuing the port’s vital supply of essential commodities.
Port Qasim’s significant cargo volume and vessel traffic are expected to sustain Pakistan’s trade flows, highlighting the port’s critical role in national and international shipping logistics. As PQA continues to accommodate high shipping volumes, its operations contribute to the efficient movement of goods, ensuring timely imports and exports that fuel the country’s economic activity.
