AD Ports Group forms strategic joint venture with CEI Supply Chain to offer logistics capabilities in Pakistan

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Staff WriterAD Ports Group today announced the formation of a new joint venture (JV) with CEI Supply Chain Private Limited, a premier logistics service provider in Pakistan, to develop a robust, asset-light network delivering door-to-door solutions across the region.The signing ceremony was held in Karachi, in the presence of Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremethi, Consul-General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi; and Farook Al Zeer, Chairman of the Logistics Cluster - AD Ports Group. The agreement was signed by Abdulaziz Zayed Al Shamsi, Regional CEO - AD Ports Group; and Sohail Yasin Suleman, Group Chairman - World Wide Group.Under terms of the agreement, AD Ports Group will acquire a 51 percent majority shareholding in the new entity, further solidifying its presence in Pakistan, a key South Asian market and gateway to the Group’s Central Asia corridor. The strategic partnership with CEI Supply Chain represents a significant step in AD Ports Group's plans to directly link its port infrastructure with inland logistics networks.The new company will leverage CEI’s operational footprint in Pakistan, which includes key offices in Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad. By integrating these local capabilities with AD Ports Group’s global reach, the joint venture aims to capture a significant share of the market, particularly in high-growth verticals such as automotive, retail, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), and energy.The new relationship with CEI, will give the joint venture strong access to clients across the country and solid base for market penetration. It is also expected that the JV will align with and support Noatum Logistics’ growing global network, the Group’s dedicated logistics arm.The new joint venture will be consolidated into AD Ports Group starting in Q1 2026.Abdulaziz Zayed Al Shamsi, Regional CEO - AD Ports Group, said, "Pakistan is a vital trade gateway for the region, and today’s agreement is a natural evolution of our presence. Having secured key port infrastructure and initiated capacity upgrades, we are now entering the hinterland to offer fully integrated logistics solutions. This joint venture with CEI allows us to bridge the gap between port and final consumer, driving efficiency for our customers, and supporting our vision of developi...

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