Islamabad, Mar 16 2025: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given the green light to a pre-merger application for the formation of a joint venture between the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and DP World Logistics FZE (DWLF).
This collaboration, backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), is designed to strengthen Pakistan’s logistics and freight sector while maintaining fair market competition.
As per the approved deal, NLC will acquire a 60% equity share in the joint venture, while DP World Logistics FZE (DWLF) will hold the remaining 40%.
The primary objective of this partnership is to boost Pakistan’s road freight logistics sector by combining NLC’s local industry expertise with DP World’s extensive global supply chain network.
The road freight logistics sector was identified as the key market for this transaction, playing a crucial role in Pakistan’s trade and transportation landscape. After conducting a thorough competition assessment.
The CCP determined that this joint venture will not lead to an anti-competitive market structure or the creation of a monopoly.
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The analysis also examined horizontal overlaps in logistics operations and potential vertical integration effects, concluding that multiple competitors will continue to ensure a balanced market.
This partnership underscores Pakistan’s increasing attractiveness to foreign investors in the logistics industry.
The joint venture is expected to enhance infrastructure, reduce transportation expenses, and bolster Pakistan’s trade competitiveness on a regional scale.
In the past year alone, the CCP has facilitated investment transactions worth $29.6 billion, attracting major global companies across Pakistan’s energy, finance, telecom, and agriculture sectors.
This latest approval marks another significant step in modernizing Pakistan’s logistics industry, paving the way for substantial investments in road freight logistics and setting the stage for future advancements in transportation infrastructure.
