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Karachi Port activity

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled a total 78,573 tonnes of cargo, including 42,524 tonnes of import and 36,049 tonnes of export, during last 24 hours.

Of the total cargo handled, 36,558 tonnes was dry and 42,015 tonnes liquid cargo.

The ships due to arrive at port on Friday are: MSC Sarah, Atlantic Trader, Kota Wangi, Kaghan and Laridea.

The ships expected to sail on Friday are: Wan Hai-251, Akademik Pustovoy, Venus, Ocean Sincerity and Kirstal.

Port Qasim

A cargo volume of 31,262 tonnes comprising 29,768 tonnes imports and 1,494 tonnes exports was handled during last 24 hours in addition to 858 container (Teus).

Following is the breakdown of cargo handled in tonnes.

Description Imports Exports

Wheat 16,732 Ñ

Chemicals 1,606 Ñ

Furnace Oil 3,200 Ñ

Coal 8,230 Ñ

Rice Ñ 1,494

Container (Teus) 519 339

Total 29,768 1,494

Grand Total 31,262 Ñ

Following vessels are correctly at the outer anchorage:

Agha-I, Astro Pegasus, Rose Mont and Agia Sofia.