Port Qasim Records over 212,000 Tonnes in Cargo Handling within 24 Hours
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) handled 212,618 tonnes of import and export cargo within 24 hours, recording significant activity across its port terminals. The latest maritime trade and shipping operations included 148,068 tonnes of imports and 64,550 tonnes of exports, alongside container traffic totalling 5,050 units.
Of the total container traffic, imports accounted for 1,750 TEUs, while exports reached 3,300 TEUs. During the reporting period, 11 ships were engaged at Port Qasim berths, with vessels arriving, departing and preparing to sail as cargo operations continued across the port.
Vessel Arrivals and Berthing
Four vessels , SLS Topaz, Zhong Gu Ri Zhao, Kang Hua Wan and GN Ruby ,berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), Multi-Purpose Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) on Tuesday. The vessels were scheduled to handle container, bitumen and coal cargo.
Meanwhile, two additional vessels, Star Oslo and PVT Opal, carrying cement and lentils, respectively, arrived at the outer anchorage on the same day.
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Ship Departures and Scheduled Sailings
Of the 11 ships engaged at Port Qasim berths during the reporting period, Artan Line and Kiran Anatolia departed on Wednesday morning.
Five other vessels ,Zhong Gu Ri Zhao, SLS Topaz, Chemocean Leo, Magic Celeste and Ginga Gruto , were expected to sail later on Wednesday.
Outer Anchorage Vessel Traffic
A total of 19 ships were reported at Port Qasim’s outer anchorage. Among them, Anne and Madha Silver were expected to berth at MW-2, LCT and SSGC terminals on Wednesday. Their reported cargo included steel coils, palm oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Export Cargo and Industrial Shipments Drive Port Activity
The handling of more than 212,000 tonnes of cargo within 24 hours highlights Port Qasim’s capacity to manage diverse import and export shipments. The movement of 5,050 container units, including a higher volume of export containers than imports, underscores the importance of efficient container terminal operations in supporting Pakistan’s international trade and export logistics.
Efficient vessel scheduling, timely berthing and effective cargo-handling operations remain central to improving port productivity and strengthening Pakistan’s maritime supply chain. These factors are particularly important for facilitating the movement of industrial raw materials, bulk commodities and export shipments through the country’s major seaports.
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