KARACHI, Jan 15: Seven ships including bulk carriers to unload and load fertilizer and molasses are due to arrive at the outer anchorage on Wednesday, according to KPT sources.

Berth occupancy both at the dry and liquid wharves was maintained on the higher side at 67 per cent thanks to steady berthing and sailing of foreign flag vessels.

Seven ships, Global Power, Mildburg and Kota Salam to unload and load containers, Ibn Hawkel to offload general cargo, Warbah, Taipan and A.P. Merit to offload high speed diesel and to load molasses were berthed after the sailing of five.

The five ships, which departed included Global Power, PONL Everst, Mildburg, Johar and Kythnos, while Warbah, Brave Banner, Astro Venus, HSH Kusu, Bomay Star, and Bunga Bidara are expected to sail out on Wednesday.

Cargo handling activity at the wharves was active where a total tonnage of 91,226 tons comprising 22,031 tons of export cargo including 1,770 tons of rice and 6,300 tons of molasses and 69,195 tons of import tonnage including 4,457 tons of fertilizer was handled.

The following ships are due on Wednesday: Themera, to load 40,000 tons molasses, Battery Park to offload chemicals, Dubai and Leixoes to unload and load containers, Kaghan and Leyi to offload and load general cargo, Jouanna to offload 31,780 tons of DAP fertilizer.