Karachi Port Trust (KPT) reported robust maritime operations over the past 48 hours, concluding at 0700 hours on Monday. The port witnessed significant shipping movements, reflecting its role as a crucial hub for Pakistan’s trade activities.
Ships Berthed at Karachi Port
During the period, five vessels were berthed at Karachi Port, including:
• Hyundai Mars (Container Ship)
• APL Antwerp (Container Ship)
• Advantage Paradise (Tanker)
• PVT Aurora (Tanker)
• Haein Hope (Tanker)
Ships Sailed from Karachi Port
Seven vessels successfully departed the port, including M.T Mardan, Navios Constellation, Hyundai Saturn, CASDA, Hyundai Mars, Nour Elhuda, and Bam Bam.
Expected Sailings from Karachi Port
Two vessels are scheduled for departure on November 25, 2024:
• PVT Aurora
• UAFL Liberty
Expected Arrivals
Nine vessels are anticipated to arrive within the next two days, with cargo details as follows:
• Energy Centaur (Jet Oil, 11,000 MT) on November 25
• Melbourne Bridge, CMA CGM Columbia, and Independent Spirit (Containerized cargo) on November 25
• Yasmin (Rice, 24,000 MT) on November 25
• M.T Sargodha (Crude Oil, 72,000 MT) on November 26
• Riverside (Crude Oil, 73,000 MT) on November 26
• X-Press Cassiopeia, TS Keelung, and Spil Kartini (Containerized cargo) on November 26
Cargo Handling Turnover at Karachi Port
Over the last 24 hours, Karachi Port handled a total of 357,326 metric tons of cargo, comprising 142,509 metric tons of exports and 214,817 metric tons of imports.
Commodity-Wise Breakdown
• Containerized Cargo: 158,519 MT (Import: 79,152 MT, Export: 79,367 MT)
• Break Bulk Cargo: 40,518 MT (Import: 40,216 MT, Export: 302 MT)
• Barite Lumps: 12,349 MT (Export)
• Clinkers: 50,491 MT (Export)
• Liquid Cargo: 95,449 MT (Import)
These figures underscore KPT’s capacity to manage diverse commodities efficiently, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s maritime trade. With multiple vessels scheduled for arrival and departure, the port remains a vital player in regional logistics.
