JCtrans: Hello, Mr. Ghazi. Firstly, will you please make a brief introduction of INTERTRANS 2012?
Mr. Ghazi Azmat Khan: Pakistan's 1st Multi-Modal International Transportation & Logistics Exhibition and Conference - INTERTRANS PAKISTAN 2012 will be held from 12-15 January 2012 in Karachi. The show will provide valuable insights into the latest trends in the transportation and logistics industry. Intertrans 2012 will be a single sourcing platform for the cutting edge transportation & logistics technology, equipment and solutions.
JCtrans: How does INTERTRANS 2012 benefit the industry?
Mr. Ghazi Azmat Khan: The show will be an ideal platform for the logistics service providers to widen their scope of activities by establishing international linkages. The show will help the visitors and exhibitors to meet industry professionals and experts to gain the insights into the latest trends in the transportation and logistics industry.
JCtrans: How important is the growth of good infrastructure for Pakistan logistics?
Mr. Ghazi Azmat Khan: Logistics is the science of transportation with the utmost efficiency and minimum waste. To achieve the objectives of logistics, the infrastructure of Pakistan, or any other country for that matter, holds the key. The infrastructure of Pakistan, necessitated by the expanding consumer base and growing economy, is growing swiftly to facilitate the logistics of development and progress in Pakistan.
JCtrans: How do you see the transportation industry development in Pakistan?
Mr. Ghazi Azmat Khan: The development of any country depends on its supply-line i.e. transportation industry. With increasing advancements in technology and progressive economy, transportation industry in Pakistan is poised to become the locust of growth, incubating within itself a profitable and sustainable business model. The potential in this industry is such that the transportation industry is attracting huge investments, both local and foreign. Keeping in view the strategic importance of Pakistan as a port country to many Central Asian countries, its proximity to China, and increasing bilateral trade with India, the importance of transportation industry in Pakistan becomes more evident.
Although the transportation system in Pakistan is comprehensive as it is, a government allocation of US$2.21 billion and Foreign Direct Investment of US$500 million speak for itself how the industry will develop in the coming days. Consider with this the increasing population and its demands for goods, Pakistan's transportation industry will always have room for growth without the susceptibility to stagnation, paving the future of transportation industry in the fast lane.
JCtrans: What else is there to INTERTRANS 2012? Mr. Ghazi Azmat Khan: A high profile 'Transport & Logistic Conference' will also be organized in concurrence with the exhibition. The stakeholders will get a chance to highlight and address the current and future requirements of the industry keeping in view the commercial, operational, and administrative aspects of regional transportation with a global perspective. |
