Pakistan has incredible potential to grow: Ambassador Jakob Linulf

Staff Writer

Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Pakistan has incredible potential to grow, and there were enough opportunities for trade to flourish here.

“Despite the various current challenges, Maersk has played an important role as a trusted partner for Pakistan’s traders. Maersk’s commitment to invest in a large facility such as the one inaugurated today at Port Qasim speaks volumes of the potential that is out there to be harnessed,” added the ambassador.

Earlier, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), the Danish integrated logistics company, inaugurated its new Integrated Logistics Park at Port Qasim in Pakistan.

Present at the inauguration were Ambassador Jakob Linulf, Honorable Chairman Port Qasim, Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah (retd), Hasan Faraz, Managing Director, Maersk Pakistan, the leadership team at Maersk Pakistan and leaders from the top businesses in Pakistan.

The Covid-19 pandemic impacted economies worldwide brought most lives to a standstill and disrupted the global supply chains. However, goods did not stop moving around the world and all the essentials required to battle the pandemic kept moving.

This was possible because shipping and logistics companies showed immense resilience in their operations amidst the most challenging times. Ships kept sailing, ports stayed operational, warehouses remained open, and cargo kept moving despite international borders getting closed.