KARACHI, Feb 8: Normal shipping activity was witnessed at the port where a container ship was accommodated on berth at QICT during the last 24 hours, says a press release.

Meanwhile, five more ships carrying containers, wheat, and diesel oil arrived at the outer anchorage during the report period.

Berth occupancy was maintained at 40 per cent at the port where five ships occupied berths to load, unload containers, cement and clinker, wheat and furnace oil during the last 24 hours.

The port handled cargo volume of 65,162 tons, comprising of 44,607 imports and 20,585 tons exports, inclusive of containerised cargo carried in 698 containers (Teus) during the period under review.

Three vessels sailed out to the sea during the same period.