AD Ports Group on Thursday announced a second major joint venture in two days, with a new collaboration with Pakistan’s CEI Supply Chain, a leading logistics service provider in the country.
On Wednesday, AD Ports Group unveiled its JV with Tajikistan’s AVESTO Group and followed it up with the signing ceremony in Karachi to announce its asset-light network delivering door-to-door solutions across the region.
AD Ports Group will acquire a 51 per cent majority shareholding in the new entity. This further solidifies its presence in Pakistan, a key South Asian market and gateway to the Group’s Central Asia corridor. It will be consolidated into AD Ports Group starting in Q1 2026.
The strategic partnership with CEI Supply Chain is another 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 relationship with CEI will give the JV strong access to clients across the country and a solid base for market penetration.
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 developing Pakistan as a regional hub for the Middle Corridor and Central Asian markets.”
Sohail Yasin Suleman, Group Chairman, World Wide Group, added: “Partnering with a leading integrated trade enabler such as AD Ports Group is a transformative step for CEI, which will support the wider logistics sector in Pakistan. By aligning our strong local networks and legacy client relationships with AD Ports Group’s global expertise, we are creating a platform that will secure end-to-end business and elevate the standard of logistics services in the country.”
Established in 1995, CEI Supply Chain is a leading pan Pakistan freight forwarder and logistics provider, offering integrated, end-to-end solutions including comprehensive air/ocean freight, transport, customs brokerage, and distribution, with warehouses and bonded facilities for sectors such as automotive, textile, and telecoms.
The new JV caps a year of expansion for AD Ports Group in Pakistan, where it has established itself as a major investor in the Port of Karachi. To date, the group has committed US$295 million towards developing and enhancing its terminals in Karachi. It also recently reached a long-term agreement with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading agricultural goods processor, to develop a clean bulk storage facility at Karachi Port.
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