What Crew Members Say About Cape-Cortes

The Karachi port, already under strain from severe congestion, faces further challenges with the arrival of a US ship loaded with military equipment. Docking on Saturday evening, this vessel brings approximately 350 heavy vehicles destined for NATO/ISAF forces stationed in Afghanistan. This delivery marks a critical support effort as Kabul continues to rely on maritime logistics. Compounding the situation, two additional vessels carrying NATO supplies, including refrigerated containers, are expected to arrive in the coming days. The surrounding terminals are overwhelmed with hundreds of containers that had been unloaded prior to Pakistan's halt on NATO shipments following the tragic November 26 incident, which resulted in the loss of 24 Pakistani soldiers. The ongoing congestion at the port raises concerns about supply chain efficiency and operational readiness for the NATO mission in Afghanistan.