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Karachi Port activity

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled a total 98,358 tonnes of cargo, including 78,534 tonnes of import and 19,824 tonnes of export, during last 24 hours.

Of the total cargo handled, 34,644 tonnes was dry and 63,714 tonnes liquid cargo.

The ships due to arrive at port on Wednesday are: Dubai, Wan Hai-252 and Woo Jin.

The ships expected to sail on Wednesday are: Keefan and Makran.

Port Qasim

A cargo volume of 21,380 tonnes exclusively imports, in addition to 867 containers (Tues) was handled during last 24 hours.

Following is breakdown of cargo handled during last 24 hours.

Tonnes

Commodity Imports Exports

Edible Oil 5,364 Ñ

Wheat 16,016 Ñ

Containers (Tues) 591 276

Grand Total 21,380 Ñ

Following vessels are currently at the outer anchorage: Maersk Blayntre and Agha-1.

M V Maersk Blayntyre was expected to take berth at Qasim International container terminal on Tuesday.