KARACHI, Nov 1: Three ships to load/offload containers, chemicals and furnace oil were accommodated berths during the last 24 hours, said a PQA press release on Thursday.

Meanwhile, three ships carrying containers and diesel oil also arrived at the outer anchorage.

Berth occupancy rose to 90 per cent as nine ships, Nedlloyd Africa, Saudi Tabuk, Multan, Skipper Ali, Saranna Naree, Chem Lily, Arietis, Palanimalia and Maha Rose, were busy in loading and unloading containers, rice, seeds, edible oil, chemicals, furnace oil and iron ore.

A cargo volume of 100,000 tons comprising 76,000 tons of import and 24,000 tons of export tonnage was handled.

Sailing was active as Saudi Tabuk and Nedlloyd Africa left the port while Chem Lily and Arletis were due to depart on Thursday.