Karachi, December 26, 2024 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) reported active shipping operations on Thursday, December 26, 2024, facilitating the seamless movement of cargo and supporting stakeholders involved in import and export activities.
Over the past 24 hours, five vessels berthed at various terminals at Port Qasim, handling diverse cargo types. The ships included Star Gazer (rice), Hoegh Gandria (LNG), Energy Centaur (gas oil), Eva Hansa (palm oil), and Winning (coal). These vessels utilized the Multi-Purpose Terminal, Elengy Terminal, Oil Terminal, Liquid Terminal, and Bulk Terminal, respectively.
In addition to these operations, three more ships—African Baribird, Maritime Kelly Anne, and Nymph Thetis—arrived at the Outer Anchorage. These vessels are scheduled to load and offload cement and palm oil, ensuring the steady flow of essential commodities through the port.
During the same period, a total of eleven ships were engaged at the berths, with three vessels—GSF Genesis, Maersk Cabo Verde, and Kasia-I—departing on Thursday morning. Another vessel, Darya Jaya, is expected to set sail later this afternoon.
Port Qasim handled a significant cargo volume of 175,945 metric tonnes over the last 24 hours. This included 123,561 metric tonnes of imports and 52,384 metric tonnes of exports. Among this, containerized cargo played a substantial role, with 3,567 containers processed—comprising 541 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of imports and 3,026 TEUs of exports.
Currently, fifteen ships are stationed at the port’s Outer Anchorage, awaiting their turn to dock. Notably, the container vessel GFS Ruby and three additional container ships—San Francisco, Kyoto Express, and Xpress Altair—are expected to berth at Container Terminals 1 and 2 later on Thursday.
The efficient operations at Port Qasim reflect the port authority’s commitment to ensuring the smooth handling of cargo, which is vital to Pakistan’s trade and economic growth. These activities also underline the strategic importance of Port Qasim as a hub for regional and international shipping.