Karachi, November 27, 2024 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has released details of shipping movements and cargo handling for the 24-hour period ending at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The information aims to assist stakeholders in monitoring port operations and planning logistics effectively.
Ships Berthed
During the past 24 hours, six vessels berthed at Karachi Port:
• TS Keelung (Container Ship)
• X-Press Cassiopeia (Container Ship)
• Spil Kartini (Container Ship)
• Eemslift Nelli (General Cargo)
• Riverside (Tanker)
• Southern Unicorn (Tanker)
Ships Sailed
Five ships departed from Karachi Port during the same period:
• Uafl Liberty
• Seacon Bangkok
• Eemslift Nelli
• Yangze 31
• Independent Spirit
Expected Sailing
Four vessels are scheduled to sail on November 27, 2024:
• SSI Glorious
• Advantage Paradise
• Sea Quest
• CMA CGM Columba
Expected Arrivals
Three vessels are expected to arrive within the next 48 hours, carrying diverse cargo:
• Woohyun SKY (Steel Coils, 24,345 metric tons) on November 27, 2024
• M.T Sargodha (Crude Oil, 72,000 metric tons) on November 28, 2024
• GSL Christen (Containers) on November 28, 2024
Cargo Handling Turnover
The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the reporting period reached 202,200 metric tons. This included 56,671 metric tons of export cargo and 145,529 metric tons of import cargo.
Commodity Breakdown
• Containerized Cargo: 130,037 metric tons (82,653 imported; 47,384 exported)
• Bulk Cargo: 4,454 metric tons (3,906 imported; 548 exported)
• Barite Lumps: 4,479 metric tons (exported)
• Rice: 4,260 metric tons (exported)
• Liquid Cargo: 58,970 metric tons (imported)
The continued efficient handling of cargo reflects Karachi Port’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s maritime trade and economic activities. With vessels carrying a diverse range of goods, the port remains a critical hub for import and export operations.
