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Karachi Port activity

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled a total 106,614 tonnes of cargo, including 99,783 tonnes of import and 6,831 tonnes of export, during last 24 hours.

Of the total cargo handled, 19055 tonnes was dry and 87,559 tonnes liquid cargo.

The ships due to arrive at port on Thursday are: Venus and Bolan.

The ships expected to sail on Thursday are: Sinar Medan, Johar, Balu and Shalamar.

PORT QASIM

A cargo volume of 31,313 tonnes, comprising 27,306 tonnes of imports and 4,007 tonnes of exports, was handled during last 24 hours in addition to 916 container (Teus).

Following is the breakdown of cargo handled in tonnes:

DESCRIPTION IMPORTS EXPORTS

Wheat 13,105 Ñ

Edible Oil 2,744 Ñ

Iron Ore 11,457 Ñ

Rice Ñ 4007

Container (Teus) 437 479

Total 273,06 4,007

Grand Total 31,313

Ipex Equality was expected to sail on Wednesday.

Following vessels are currently at the outer anchorage: Al-Safa, Leni, Alex and World Rule.