KARACHI, Oct 15: Six ships carrying containers, highspeed diesel and crude oil are due to arrive at the outer anchorage on Thursday, according to KPT sources.

Cargo handling activity on the wharves was modest where three container vessels were berthed. They are: Mercs Mirissa, Eax Sanctity and Westerland, while as many sailed out.

The ships, which departed included Mercs Mirissa, Orient Stride and Min He, while Westerland, Nur Yanbu, Hyundai Sprinter, Mercs Kandy and Le He are due to sail out on Thursday.

The following ships are due on Thursday: Emerald Bay, with highspeed diesel Panos-G, with 52,000 tons of highspeed diesel, Shalamar, with 65,000 and 66,000 tons of crude oil, Jade Trader, Flame and Safe Marine Oranue, with containers.