Port Qasim

Published October 7, 2003

KARACHI, Oct 6: A container ship, Saudi Dariyah, to load and unload containers arrived at the outer anchorage during the last 24 hours, said a PQA press release on Monday.

Cargo handling activity remained moderate at the wharves where a cargo volume of 11,350 tons consisting of imported commodities including 11,027 tons of iron ore and 323 tons of chemicals was handled.

Sailing was also slow as only one ship, Qem Star, sailed out, while Fu-Le was due to depart.

Two vessels, Iran Eshraghi and Flag Emma, were awaiting their berthing turn at the outer anchorage.

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