Mercy Ships has already raised over $394,000 from its second annual Cargo Day — easily beating last year’s $320,000.

It is expected the eventual figure could exceed $450,000, providing vitally needed funds for life-changing surgery in Africa.

Some 21 charterers, 16 shipowners, 24 brokers and 10 port agents, as well as seven service companies and associations participated in the 4 October event.