KARACHI, Nov 22: Five ships carrying cement, chemical and containers are expected to arrive at the outer anchorage on Friday.

Tanker Morning Express and two container vessels, Santa Rufina and APL Brisbane, were berthed while Santa Rufina, Kota Gemar and Quetta sailed out on Thursday.

Cargo handling was brisk totalling 152,812 tons comprising 95,320 tons of import and 57,492 tons of export.

Following ships are expected on Friday: Tabernacle Prince with cement, UASC Shuwaikh, Tessa and APL Seattle with containers and Lodestar Genesis with chemicals.