Karachi Port operations

Published August 26, 2008

KARACHI, Aug 25: Three ships carrying containers and coal are due to arrive at the outer anchorage on Tuesday, according to KPT sources.

Berthing activity at the wharves was modest where five ships, Gingko, Hyundai Admiral to unload and load containers, Shadwan to offload rock phosphate, Johar and Iran Rsjai, oil tankers, were berthed after the departure of 10 during the last two days.

The departing ships were led by Oel Ability, Oel Transworld, Wan Hai-301, Jakarta Express, Hawaian Star, Iron Butterfly, Jin Pu, Ocala, Pacific Taurguoise and St. James Park.

While Oram Blossom, Bunga Teratai, Hyundai Admiral, Iran Rajai and Johar are due to sail out on Tuesday.

A total tonnage of 139,000 tons comprising 32,339 tons of export cargo and 107,000 tons of import tonnage was handled.

The following ships are due on Tuesday: Kapitan Bankin, Hanjin Qingdao with containers and Don France Bulle with coal.

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