Encouraging investment climate in energy, ICT, minerals and logistics sectors of Pakistan In a bid to deepen economic ties with…
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Written By Naoko Tochibayashi Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum Naoko Kutty Writer, Forum Agenda This article is part of:…
Navigating trends, technology and start-up collaborations the new quest for industry efficiency Interview with Mr. Aashir Hussain— CEO, Seabird Logistics…
The role of logistics in contemporary transportation networks is crucial. The cost, effectiveness, and dependability of freight and passenger transport…
Logistics are the lifeblood of international trade, and trade in turn is a powerful force for economic growth and poverty…
The term logistics and transportation enunciates the entire network starting with the planning, implementing transfer and storage of goods and…
Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world. Resultantly, the transport situation especially in metropolitan cities is a…
An Interview with Mr. Jawaid A. Malik, Branch Manager, deugro Pakistan Profile: Jawaid A. Malik is a performance-oriented industrial project logistics…
Govt must focus logistics as a cross-cutting policy concern Enhancing and improving the national transportation sector is essential Interview with…
Interview with Malik Naeem Azam — Global Ambassador, Commonwealth Entrepreneurs’ Club Profile: Malik Naeem Azam (CMILT UK, IAMSP USA) Member:…
Interview with Dr. Ayub Mehar — an eminent economist PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Dr. Ayub Mehar: Currently, I…
Rationalization of taxes on transportation should be carefully considered Interview with Mr. Azeem Hussain Siddiqui — FCMA, FCA PAGE: Tell…
PIAC Performance Indicators Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 PIAC Fleet No. of Planes 32 32 30 30 Route Km 332,303…
International experts identified that e-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop, offering customers convenience and access to products from the…
With the emergence of e-commerce and rising digital literacy among consumers, the global logistics industry has been changing significantly in…
Pakistan ranks 122 in the logistics performance index which is the lowest in South Asia. The market of 220 million consumers and…
Pakistan mangrove cover increases dramatically in two decades Port Qasim is blessed with the best mangrove forest in Pakistan Whilst…
Poor storage of POL products is a matter of concern Ease taxation policy; roads need improvement Interview with Mr. Barkatullah…
PIAC Performance Indicators Units 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 PIAC Fleet No. of Planes 36 32 32 30 30 Route…
This year Pakistan is anticipated to face a shortfall of wheat. The estimated shortfall will require the country to import…
Written By Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kingdom of Bahrain Global trade routes have been rocked…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with IMF Blog Parisa Kamali Economist in the External Policy…
I am delighted to share these lines from an article by Matthew Boyle. I quote, “Any company that says they…
Supply chain and logistics industry have been directly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. As an integral part of value chains,…
It is heartening to note that the cargo handling activities at the two ports located in Karachi – Port Bin…
Interview Hasan Faraz, Manager, Pakistan Area Customer Experience, Maersk PAGE: What does Customer Experience mean to Maersk? Hasan Faraz: Customer experience…
– Strong freight forwarding industry imperative for Pakistan to capitalize on emerging opportunities – An efficient logistics cycle is key…
*Gwadar and Thar coal surely put Pakistan in the ranks of a developed nation *Intra-transport shortcomings, capacity deficiencies, obsolete laws…
*The shipping industry in Pakistan is lagging far behind its neighboring countries *Gwadar is soon going to become the hub…
PIAC Performance Indicators Units 2017 2018 2019 2020 PIAC Fleet No. of Planes 36 32 32 30 Route Km 360,937…
Transit of goods through Southeastern Chabahar port of Iran has increased significantly in recent years due to offered incentives and…
Industrialization and growing consumerism have led to the need for developing an effective transportation system. Key to the success of…
A unique and terrifying moment in modern history is unfolding before us, every day but it teaches us a lesson…
Both the number of confirmed infection cases and deaths caused by coronavirus disease COVID-19 are still growing rapidly across the…
Interview with Ms. Aruna Hussain — Managing Director, Maersk Pakistan The first female CEO leading a multinational logistics company in…
Cargo & container handling at Karachi Port (000 tonnes) Fiscal Year Imports Exports Total %Change Imports Exports Total 2015-16 34,594…
Would you ever search for “accommodation in Barcelona” on Google or ask strangers on Facebook for a place to stay…
Logistics companies are facing an era of unprecedented change as digitization takes hold and customer expectations evolve. New technologies are…
Today’s businesses have increasingly become fast-paced. Highly demanding customers seek instant gratification on one side, and businesses, in a quest…
Cargo, Container Handling & Ship Movement At Karachi Port (000 tons) Fiscal Year Imports Exports Total %Change Imports Exports Total…
Trade logistics in today’s globalized world, plays a significant role in the value and volume of global trade and a…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan created maritime history in Pakistan by welcoming maiden call of CV COSCO BELGIUM. It is the largest…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ian Jones, University of Leeds; Anthony Whiteing, University of Leeds, and Greg Marsden, University of Leeds[/box]…
Who is reliable enough to trust with my assets? This was the main question of people after my keynote about…
After consultations with private and public sector stakeholders the Federal Cabinet approved the e-commerce policy framework – a significant step…
Transport & Logistics is not restricted to physical infrastructure usage of rails, roads and transport, sea trade and related freight,…
A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote country’s blue economy The performance of logistics sector provide a distinct contrast…
True to its name, Shaheen Freight Services was the first Pakistani Company to move 40ft Reefer Container of seafood from…
Every company and organization operating today is different; however all are facing a common challenge i.e. need for connectedness and…
Robotics are expected to change logistics industry in year 2020 & beyond. By the end of 2018 , around 40%…
Pakistan’s transportation has a wide and diverse system. In recent years, the new Pakistan National Highway has been completed, improving…
Motorway Network Sr. No. Motorway Length (Km) Status 1 Peshawar- Islamabad, M-1 156 Completed 2 Islamabad – Lahore, M-2 357…
With the emergence of e-commerce and rising digital literacy among the consumers, the global logistics industry has been changing significantly…
A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote country’s blue economy Global sea ports have great importance for world economy…
Agility is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers with an enterprise wide headcount of more than 22,000 employees…
Eastern Alignment Projects Sr. No. Project Name Length (Km) Status Implementation Period 1 Khunjrab – Raikot including AttaAbad Lake 335…
In the past, companies have tried to optimize and unearth efficiency gains through value chain integration. Reason was that it…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Niall McCarthy, Jul 2, 2019[/box] On Sunday night, working conditions at Amazon’s fulfillment centers came under the spotlight…
Logistics marketplaces are taking highly specialized areas by storm. With Container xChange, we’re building the first online platform for container…
A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote Blue Economy Shipping logistics represents a person or company who contracts to…
Experts define a logistics hub as the integrated center for transshipment, storage, collection, and distribution of goods. Broadly speaking, the…
Pakistan’s export performance has remained weak over the past few years. According to the World Bank, Pakistan’s export share in…
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By virtue of its strategic location, Gwadar Port has greater scope and tremendous potential to emerge as distribution and logistics…
Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe’s most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global…
Agriculture sector is the prime mover of Pakistan’s economy. It contributes 20% share to country’s total GDP, employs 42% of…
Pakistan is one of the fastest growing economies in the region and that is a good sign for the auto…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Kim Moody, University of Westminster[/box] The decline of trade unions across the developed nations is nothing…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s one of the leading 3PL providers in the country, Agility has vowed to remain at the forefront of logistics…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the leading 3PL logistics provider in the country with more than 700 employees across 8 locations countrywide, Agility Pakistan…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the leading 3PL logistics provider in the country with more than 700 employees across 8 locations countrywide, Agility Pakistan…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile the much talked about China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which is certainly crucial for economic growth and stability of…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan has always stressed the need of a world class logistics and transport infrastructure for the speedy movement of goods…
Gwadar port is the key to economic prosperity, regional connectivity and maritime development for Pakistan Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy,…