KARACHI: Four ships named Gao Yu-2, Rainbow Ivy, Madiro and Rinia carrying Bitumen, Palm kernel, Chemicals, and Coal were arranged berths at Multi-Purpose Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal respectively on Sunday.
Meanwhile, five more ships named Seamax Darien, MSC Losangeles, Reem-I, Puppis Ocean ana Vita Harmony with Containers, Bitumen, Soya bean, and Coal also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours.
A total of nine ships occupied berths at PQA to load/offload Containers, Coal, Soya bean seeds, Chemicals, Bitumen, LNG, Palm Kernel and Palm oil respectively.
Out of nine, three ships including Container vessel CMA CGM Rigoletto, Chemicals carrier YM Miranda and Edible oil sailed out to sea on Monday morning.
Cargo throughput during last 24 hours stood at 150,873 tonnes, comprising 112,550 tonnes imports cargo and 38,323 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 2,827 Containers (TEUs), (810 TEUs imports and 2,017 TEUs exports) was handled at the Port.
Five ships named Seamax Darien, Diyala, Los Angeles, Chemroad Aqua and Al Khuwaira carrying Containers, Palm oil, and LNG are expected to take berths at QICT, LCT, and EETL respectively on Monday, while two more ships Maersk Chicago and MSC Maria Elena are due to arrive at Port Qasim on Tuesday.