KARACHI, April 11: Eight ships carrying containers, chemicals and to load cement are expected to arrive at the outer anchorage on Saturday, according to KPT sources.

Berthing activity at the wharves on the higher side where seven ships, Pacific Arrow to load cement, Hyundai Advance, Eric G. Gibson, to unload and load containers, Khairpur and Manisanmut Naree to unload and load containers and two tankers were berthed.

APL Brisbane, Ninth Ocean and Sea Bulk hope sailed out on Friday, while Al-Mansourah, Harmony, Pacific Arrow and tankers are due to sail out on Saturday.

Cargo handling activity at the wharves was slow where the total tonnage fell to 35,072 tons comprising 22,403 tons of export cargo including 5,699 tons of cement and 235 tons of sugar and 12,669 tons of imported cargo.

The following ships are due on Saturday: Chemstar Brave with chemicals, Johar with crude oil, Hong Ze Hu with gas oil, Nordwoge, Oel Spirit, Gulf Bridge and Armis with containers and Hyun Jin K-3 to load 10,500 tons of cement.