Port Qasim

Published November 8, 2008

KARACHI, Nov 7: Three ships carrying containers and palm oil were accommodated berths during the last 24 hours, said a PQA press release on Friday.

Meanwhile, another container vessel also arrived at the outer anchorage. Six ships, Dubai Express, CMA CGM Sambhar, Karavador, Kolocep, DL Clover and St. Kitts, were occupying berths to load/offload containers, wheat, palm oil, LPG and iron ore.

A cargo volume of 55,443 tons comprising 38,954 tons of import and 16,489 tons of export tonnage was handled.

St. Kitts, Sari and DL Clover sailed out while Dubai Express, CMA CGM Sambhar and Karavador were expected to leave the port.

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