Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has handled 101,000 tonnes of fertiliser and wheat from two cargo vessels.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry shared the details on Sunday.
- The two ships arrived at Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose. They carried 50,000 tonnes of
- diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser and 51,000 tonnes of wheat.
- Two Ships Bring 101,000 Tonnes of Cargo
- The vessels were MV ZHONG CHANG 538 and MV GOKOVA M.
MV ZHONG CHANG 538 carried 50,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser. It was berthed at Berth 10/11.
According to KPT data, the port had unloaded 48,525 tonnes of fertiliser. The vessel discharged 5,481 tonnes during the previous 24 hours. MV GOKOVA M carried 51,000 tonnes of wheat. It was berthed at Berth 16/17.
The port had unloaded more than 7,200 tonnes of wheat. Work on the remaining cargo was still underway. Minister Highlights Food and Farm Supplies
Chaudhry praised port workers, engineers, operators and transporters for handling both vessels.
He said timely handling of fertiliser and food imports supports farming and food security. KPT Chairman Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed said the vessels received priority berthing under government directions.
He also stressed Karachi Port’s role in handling agricultural inputs and food imports.
Source: Profit by Pakistan Today | Investify
