KARACHI, June 10: Five ships carrying containers and general commodities are expected to arrive at the outer anchorage on Wednesday, according to KPT sources.

Berthing activity at the wharves was relatively slow owing to delayed arrivals and as a result only Kota Wangsa was berthed to unload and load containers after the departure of three.

The ships, which departed included Iwato, Kota Wangsa and Chitral, while Al-Fatem, Beluga Inspiration and Min He are expected to sail out on Wednesday.

Cargo handling activity at the wharves was maintained on the higher side at 66,906 tons comprising 18,915 tons of export cargo and 47,991 tons of imported goods including 28,314 tons of oils.

The following ships are due on Wednesday; Al-Manankh, CMC Pearl, Hyundai Advance, Kota Intan and Sima Bahar, to unload and load containers.