August 26, 2003	Tuesday	Jumadi-us-Sani 27, 1424

KARACHI, Aug 25: Asia Grace carrying chemicals was allotted berth at Engro Vopak Terminal during the last 24 hours, said PQA press release on Monday.

Meanwhile, two more ships with containers and edible oil also arrived at the outer anchorage.

Berth occupancy remained on the higher side as five ships, Saudi Abha, Spring Ursa, Chemroad Luna, Asia Grace and S.D. Progress were busy in loading/offloading containers edible oil, chemicals and coal.

Cargo activity was modest as total tonnage fell to 9,373 tons comprising 7,639 tons of import cargo and 1,734 tons of export cargo was handled.

Sailing was active a three ships, Spring Ursa, Chemroad Luna and Saudi Abah sailed out, while S.D. Progress was expected to leave the port. Two ships, Safmarine Pakistan and Stolt Excellence were awaiting their berthing turn at the outer anchorage.

Four ships, Eburna, Contship Chempion, Aurora and Rosa-M were due to arrive at the port.