Integrated Logistic Park (with Warehousing and Cold Storage Facilities)

- Integrations of logistic, warehousing and storage operations

- The development of an integrated logistic park with warehousing and cold storage facilities in
District Khyber can serve as a hub for trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia
- Estimated number of vehicles using Torkham border crossing point for trade is more than 9000
vehicles per day which is projected to increase 30,000 vehicles per day. The increasing freight
traffic demand excellent logistic facilities to ease border congestion, improve transit efficiency
and road safety leading to emission reduction
- More than 50% of trade with Afghanistan is related to food and pharmaceutical sector that need
storage facilities for product quality preservation. The absence of cold storage and warehousing
facilities is leading to wastage of perishable commodities and often huge trade losses.
- Presently there is no concept of modern storage, warehousing in District Khyber. Only
traditional storage practices leading to damages of quality of products
- Logistic and storage facilities have a vital importance in provincial economy. Wholesale and
retail trade is important sub-sector of KP economy with 25% share in provincial GDP and 44%
share in value addition to services sector. Transport, storage and communication sector has 9%
share in provincial GDP with 16% share in value addition to services sector.
- More than 50% of District Khyber labour force is being employed in services sector (mostly trade
related services). Thus project will positively impact the local economy.
- Provision of integrated logistic facilities is in line with Pakistan National Freight and Logistic
Policy 2020 and KP Industrial Policy 2020-2030
- During stakeholder consultation, project is being demanded by trade bodies, chambers of
commerce, and supported by government agencies like KPEZMC, TDAP etc
- The park will offer a one-stop solution for all logistics, warehousing, and cold storage needs for
trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- The park will enable cost savings by optimizing logistics operations and reducing transportation
costs.
- The park will offer world-class facilities that meet international standards especially cold storage
facilities for food and pharmaceutical products. This will lead to export enhancement and
revenue generation for the country
- The park will adopt sustainable practices to reduce the carbon footprint of logistics operations