Karachi, January 6, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released the latest shipping operations report for Monday, January 6, 2025. This update is aimed at keeping stakeholders informed about vessel activities, berthing schedules, and cargo handling at Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s busiest maritime hubs.
Sailing of Vessels
Several vessels departed Port Qasim on Monday, marking the completion of various cargo operations:
• M.V-IVS Crimson Creek (Coal, 55,000 MT): Departed at 11:00 from PIBT, operated by GSA (Pvt) Ltd.
• M.V-Amabiko (Canola Seed, 56,464 MT): Departed at 11:00 from FAP, operated by Ocean Services.
• M.V-Apollon D (Containers): Departed at 11:30 from QICT-V, managed by GAC Shipping.
• M.T-Sea Tiger 1 (Palm Oil, 32,028 MT): Departed at 15:00 from LCT, under Al-Pine Marine.
• M.T-Alaa (LPG, 9,192 MT): Departed at 15:00 from EVTL, operated by Merchant Shipping.
• M.T-Amir Gas (LPG, 1,832 MT): Departed at 15:30 from SSGC, managed by M. International.
• M.V-Medrose (Coal, 41,900 MT): Departed at 15:30 from HFP&S-IV, under Ocean World.
Berthing of Vessels
Several new vessels berthed at Port Qasim to commence cargo operations:
• M.V-MSC Positano (Containers): Arrived at 08:45 at QICT-VII, managed by MSC Pakistan.
• M.V-MSC Aquarius (Containers): Docked at 09:00 at QT2-II, also under MSC Pakistan.
• M.V-African Plover (Containers): Berth time recorded at 14:30 at FAP, managed by MSC Pakistan.
• M.T-Hafnia Excellence (Gasoline, 59,013 MT): Arrived at 14:30 at FOTCO, operated by Al-Pine Marine.
• M.T-Tonda (Palm Oil, 20,500 MT): Docked at 18:00 at LCT, under Al-Pine Marine.
• M.V-Honest 1 (Rice, 10,000 MT): Arrived at 18:00 at FAP, handled by Universal Shipping.
• M.T-Tivoli Park (Phosphoric Acid, 18,815 MT): Docked at 18:00 at EVTL, managed by Eastwind Shipping.
Port Qasim continues to play a critical role in facilitating Pakistan’s trade, handling a wide variety of cargo including coal, palm oil, LPG, and containers. The efficient berthing and sailing schedules reflect the port’s importance as a hub for regional commerce.