The Karachi Port Trust processed a total of 326,179 tonnes of cargo over the last 48 hours, concluding at 0700 hours. This total included 166,782 tonnes of import cargo and 159,397 tonnes of export cargo.
The import cargo, amounting to 166,782 tonnes, consisted of 71,198 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 6,388 tonnes of Canola, 4,144 tonnes of DAP, 17,534 tonnes of Rock Phosphate, 452 tonnes of Soya Bean Seeds, and 67,066 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.
On the other hand, the export cargo totaled 159,397 tonnes, which included 92,152 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 1,018 tonnes of B Bulk Cargo, 7,413 tonnes of Cement, 40,730 tonnes of Clinkers, 3,234 tonnes of Rice, and 14,850 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.
Additionally, four vessels, namely Albert P, Ital Universo, Gfs Giselle, and Grace Bali, docked at the Karachi Port Trust.
Thirteen vessels active at Port Qasim
A total of thirteen vessels were active at the PQA berths over the past 24 hours.
Among these, seven ships, Sol Unity, MSC Tracy-V, Dilos, Port Osaka, Roama-19, Aquavita Soul, and Bernice are anticipated to depart on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
During the last 24 hours, the port managed a cargo volume of 214,817 tonnes, which included 160,958 tonnes of import cargo and 53,859 tonnes of export cargo, all transported in 4,280 containers (1,334 TEUs for imports and 2,946 TEUs for exports). Currently, there are 14 ships at the Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim.
Of these, three vessels, Banglar Agrajatra, Mistrtal Explorer, and Al-Hamla along with three additional ships, New Nobel, MSC Marina, and Al-Bert-P carrying palm oil, chemicals, LNG, general cargo, and containers, are expected to dock at LCT, EVTL, EETL, MW-1, and QICT on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
Pakistan plans new deep sea ports
In January, the government emphasised that Pakistan needs to carefully consider the construction of new deep-sea ports, cautioning that economic development should not jeopardise the coastline and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.
A high-level meeting led by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry convened to discuss and evaluate three potential sites, currently referred to as Port 1, Port 2, and Port 3.
The initial inquiry was a practical one: Can large vessels safely access these locations, and will the ports function effectively over the long term?
However, the conversation extended beyond this initial question.
Officials also examined the availability of land, the potential for future expansion of the ports, and the sensitivity of the surrounding environment.
For coastal communities, this aspect is of utmost importance.
Numerous families depend on fishing and small-scale commerce, and planners indicate that they are striving to understand how the establishment of new ports could impact daily life along the coastline.
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