Karachi Port handled 157,668 metric tonnes of cargo in 24 hours, including 96,511 tonnes of imports and 61,157 tonnes of exports, according to the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), reported 24NewsHD TV on Saturday.
Of the total cargo handled, 80,862 metric tonnes comprised containerized cargo, while 36,074 tonnes were bulk cargo and 35,540 tonnes were liquid cargo.
The KPT said 20 ships remained berthed at Karachi Port during the reporting period, while six vessels departed within 24 hours. Another five ships were anchored in the outer harbour.
The port is expected to receive 27 ships between October 17 and 18, while no vessel departures are scheduled during the same period, according to the KPT. Karachi Port continues to play a key role in Pakistan’s imports, exports and supply chain operations.
