Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.
Industry Background .............................................................................................. 1
1.2.
About Agility Logistics ............................................................................................ 4
1.3.
About National Logistics Cell .................................................................................. 7
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1. Industry Background
Transfer of goods / services at right time in right condition from place of origin to its
final destination is called Logistics.
The concept of Logistics comes at the time of ancient war between Roman and
Greek Empires, when the duties of “Logistaks” were assigned to military officers in
addition to distribute the resources of ammunition / man power so that they can
utilized right power in right direction at right time and efficiently. They know that
through the efficient distribution channel they can win the War. Modern Logistics
Management of this era is based on that ancient concept of Logistics.
Pakistan is emerging as a regional hub and is likely to play vital role in linking huge
economies of China and India. However, there are no worthwhile organized
Logistics and Transportation Companies in the Country except some, which can
take on the emerging opportunities.
Furthermore, Pakistan itself is developed
market of 160 Million people, where organizations, require efficient and cheaper
freight movement that also plays important role in alleviating economic problems of
the people.
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Third Party Logistics (3PL)
In 1990, this concept of Third Party Logistics (3PL) emerged/introduced in the United
Kingdom (U.K) and after that got popular in The United States of America (U.S.A).
Third Party Logistics Contractors provide the facilities of logistics to their clients and
considered
as
specialized
professionals
(logisticians)
using
modern
techniques/procedures of supply chain management hence diversifying cost and
operational risks of the principal organization.
3PL / TPL mean the Third party logistics is the type of Logistics where principal firm /
organization, outsource its logistics / distribution activities by hiring the services of
third party logistics contractor called 3PLC. Third Party logistics contract provide the
facilities to their customers like transportation, warehousing and distribution from
their designated areas to final destinations. After awarding the Contract of 3PL, its
responsibility of Contractor that he will perform efficiently / strategically the activities
of distribution, logistics management, storage and warehousing on behalf of the
company. Demand of third party logistics (3PL) is increasing day by day as more
organizations are interested to outsource their log-ops to reduce their cost, work
load and lead time hence maximizing profits, improving management and reducing
risks. By acquiring the services of a Third Party Logistics Companies; Organization
can track operational progress that will be helpful in evaluating the patterns that
require integration with supplementary supply chain support to test the potential in
new or existing markets where your company doesn’t currently have a presence
without taking the full plunge and opening a new distribution center. Whereas, in
seasonal business nature using a 3pl provider allows you to scale your warehousing
space, labor, and transportation to provide full support during the peak months of
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your business while cutting back during slower months as it increases overall lead
time/ performance and realize efficiencies with the management of your inventory by
using a 3PL provider that has superior technology and processes than your in-house
operations. Moreover to take advantage of lower transportation rates provided by
logistics firms that have significant buying power due to the volume of freight they
deal with and their ability to leverage load consolidation and backhaul opportunities
and quickly build a multi-location distribution network with lower risk, without the
significant capital investment associated with building out a network on your own.
Outsourcing logistics has been and will continue to be a source of competitive
advantage for most companies. Some of the many benefits of using a 3PL provider
include:
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Greater flexibility(variable cost)
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Improved operational efficiency
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Enhanced customer service capabilities

Reduction of capital expenditures (equipment, distribution centers.)
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1.2. About Agility Logistics
Agility was established 1979 at Kuwait and now Agility Logistics considered in
largest logistics companies in the Middle East. Agility start their business to provide
the facilities of warehousing in Kuwait. It has around 40 logistics brands in the world
having its offices in 100 countries. Now they are providing the complete facilities of
supply chain management to the organizations all around the world.
Agility Pakistan start their operational activities in Pakistan since 2001, it has 8
offices all around the Pakistan and five (5) warehouses having 1 million square feet
space.
Agility logistics providing the integrated supply chain facilities to their
customers in various industries like FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom, Chemicals,
Engineering, Oil & Gas and Government Services. Agility Logistics Pakistan having
400 transport fleet with GPS tracking system. They have major offices in Pakistan at
following locations:1. Karachi
2. Multan
3. Faisalabad
4. Sahiwal
5. Lahore
6. Sialkot
7. Islamabad
8. Peshawar
Agility Pakistan is providing following services in Pakistan:Customer Clearance Services
Agility Pakistan offers country-wide customs clearance services at all ports and hub
airports. Their expert teams ensure timely clearance for import and export cargo and
advise customers on various queries related to custom duties and taxes.
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Inland Logistics
Agility Pakistan offers dedicated supply chain management to their clients according
to their requirement. Their logistics centers are located at Karachi, Lahore,
Faisalabad and Islamabad catering to the FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom, and
Oil and Gas sectors. In addition, they are also operating cold storage facilities in
Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
Warehousing
Agility Logistics providing the facilities of Warehousing to their customers in Pakistan
at following locations:1. Port Qasim, Karachi
2. Multan
4. Faisalabad
5. Islamabad
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3. Lahore
Air Freight
Agility Pakistan is offering the services of Air Freight with integrated supply chain
management. They have partnership with leading air companies. They are providing
these facilities in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot and Peshawar.
Sea Freight
Agility Logistics have a wide range of experience in the field of Sea Freight. They are
providing the facilities at Port Bin Qasim and Karachi Port. Both Ports are more
important according to imports / exports.
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1.3. About National Logistics Cell
National Logistic Cell also known as “NLC” was established in 1978 as a crisis
management organization of Federal Government. NLC works with close
coordination of Pakistan Army. Service / Retired Army Officers / Soldiers came in
NLC and provided their services to the organization. The prime function of NLC is to
provide a back up support to the armed forces in peace and war and resolve logistic
issues in transportation of important commodities. Therefore, Armed Forces
personnel have to be actively involved in administration, management and control of
NLC. NLC ensures smooth transportation of essential commodities all over the
country on a self supporting basis, without placing any burden on government
resources.
Presently, in Public, as well as, in the Private Sectors, NLC is the largest Freight
handling Organization in the Country. Brand name NLC is well recognized and well
respected within and outside Pakistan in relation to Transport industry. As far as,
Army is concerned, NLC Logistics Support is firmly imbedded in the actual Logistic
Plans. NLC play an important part to support Pakistan Army / National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA) in transportation of emergency relief.
NLC also
serves as the “Crisis Management Arm” of the Government to handle and diffuse
logistics emergencies.
Since 36 years NLC has successfully done safe transportation and speedy delivery
of essential commodities throughout the country. NLC introduced the concept
of containerization, which has changed the transportation culture in transportation
industry of Pakistan forever. NLC Transport operations are conducted in a manner to
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ensure effective command and control through a state of the art 'Fleet Management
System', real time monitoring of consignments through the most modern ' Tracking
System'. NLC has started an ambitious program of establishing Trans Freight
Stations facilities on all the South and North communication corridors of the country.
Now NLC is one of the biggest Public Sector Transportation organizations in the
world. NLC is also frequently employed by the government to handle emergencies in
the national logistic cycle. Commodity shortages, natural calamities or transporters'
strikes often put strain on the country's logistic system. NLC is then called into
restore normalcy through professional handling of the crisis situations.
National Logistics Cell is providing following services in Pakistan:Inland Logistics
NLC offers dedicated supply chain management to their clients according to their
requirement. Their logistics centers are located at Karachi, Hyderabad, Khairpur,
Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sowan Camp, Rawalpindi,
Amangarh and Chaman catering to the Fertilizer, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Water
Services, and Oil and Gas sectors.
NLC Dry Ports and Terminals
NLC is leading the drive to establish Dry Ports in Pakistan. It exclusively operates
the Karachi and Lahore Dry Ports. In addition, NLC also established modern
Container Freight Stations at Lahore and Amangarh. NLC also handles international
freight transiting Pakistani ports and offers warehousing facilities to United Nations
World Food Program, UNHCR, UNICEF and other donor agencies.
Warehousing
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NLC owns both covered and open warehouses throughout the country. It offers
covered accommodation of over 50,000 sq m and open warehousing facility of 0.5
million sq m for containerized cargo at Chaman and Amangarh.
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