Karachi, Pakistan – Web Desk: Operations for petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments are continuing normally at Port Qasim in Karachi, with multiple vessels currently unloading cargo at different terminals, according to the Port Qasim Authority (PQA).
The authority said port operations for the handling and supply of petroleum products remain uninterrupted as part of efforts to maintain stable fuel availability across the country.
At present, the oil tanker MT New Atropos is berthed at the FOTCO Oil Terminal carrying 53,139 metric tons of motor gasoline (MOGAS). Unloading operations are currently underway.
Meanwhile, two additional vessels are waiting for berthing at the port’s outer anchorage. MT Spruce II has arrived with 55,101 metric tons of gas oil, while MT Sea Clipper is carrying 40,229 metric tons of MOGAS, according to the authority.
The Port Qasim Authority said coordination and operational arrangements are being maintained to ensure the timely and safe handling of vessels to guarantee the continuous supply of petroleum products nationwide.
LPG shipments are also continuing at different terminals. The vessel Navigator Atlantic is currently docked at the EVTL Terminal carrying 12,024 metric tons of LPG mix, while Navigator Aries is berthed at the SSGC terminal with 11,196 metric tons of LPG mix.
Another vessel, Alz Water, has been waiting at the port’s outer anchorage since March 5 with 3,530 metric tons of LPG mix and is expected to berth soon.
Officials said the continued handling of petroleum and LPG cargo at the port is helping maintain a stable supply of energy products in Pakistan.
