Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 148,894 tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday, reflecting continued strong activity at the country’s largest seaport.

The cargo volume comprised 79,304 tonnes of imports and 69,590 tonnes of exports. Containerised cargo accounted for 116,124 tonnes, while dry bulk and liquid cargo totalled 31,770 tonnes and 1,000 tonnes, respectively.

Major commodities handled during the period included 15,671 tonnes of clinker, 6,515 tonnes of wheat, 6,300 tonnes of rock phosphate and 2,184 tonnes of DAP fertiliser.

Port operations remained busy, with 10 vessels arriving and eight departing during the reporting period. A total of 18 ships were berthed at various terminals, while three vessels were waiting at outer anchorage.

The steady cargo throughput and vessel traffic underscore Karachi Port’s key role in facilitating Pakistan’s international trade and maintaining the flow of essential imports and exports.