KARACHI: A consignment of stationary items that had come from Nigbao China caught fire at South Asia Port Terminal (SAPT) destroying all the goods, Hutchison Port is the operator of SAPT.

The consignment imported by Hasnain and Taha corporation, declared to contain stationary items, was worth $18,000 .

Additional Collector Afzal Watto has asked SAPT to furnish a detailed report explaining the causes of fire. It is also being determined whether the accident was an accident or terrorist activity.

An official said the consignment was under the custody of the terminal, and the custodian is solely responsible for the safety of the goods.