A recognised platform for your business
The Government of Pakistan has licensed and mandated the Warehousing & Logistics Association to provide legitimate and productive representation with the Government and all concerned.
- Policy advocacy — a collective voice with ministries, regulators, the State Bank, FBR and provincial governments.
- Business promotion & development — visibility among manufacturers, brands, distributors and investors who need modern warehousing.
- Standards & best practices — access to trainings, seminars and industry knowledge.
- Member services — business visa counselling and recommendation letters, circulars and notifications.
- Safeguarding genuine interests — a level playing field and support in matters affecting the sector.
Who can become a member
WLA considers applications from business concerns maintaining their principal activity in warehousing, logistics and allied services.
Warehousing & logistics service providers
Concerns that provide complete supply and value chain solutions for manufacturers, the agriculture sector, brands, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, dealers, traders, industries and other service providers, including:
- Modern purpose-built and temperature-controlled warehouses, cool chains and storages
- Bank-pledge storages, bonded and non-bonded warehouses
- General and commercial warehouses, turnkey projects and temperature-maintained logistics
- Ancillary services — reefer and dry containers, specialised transport, equipment and facilities
The application must be completed by the proprietor or owner, a partner in the case of a partnership firm, or a director in the case of a company.
Two classes, determined by law
Membership is granted according to the criteria below. There is no discretion for the applicant to choose the class.
Associate Member
A member of a trade organization which is not a body corporate or a multinational, or a sales-tax registered manufacturing concern, or a sales-tax registered business concern having annual turnover up to Rs. 50 million.
- Proprietorships and partnership firms
- Sales-tax registered concerns with turnover up to Rs. 50 million
Corporate Member
A member of a trade organization which is either a body corporate or a multinational corporation with its head office or branch office in Pakistan, or a sales-tax registered manufacturing concern, or a sales-tax registered business concern having annual turnover of Rs. 50 million or above.
- Companies and multinational corporations
- Sales-tax registered concerns with turnover of Rs. 50 million or above
| Fee | Associate Member (AM) | Corporate Member (CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | On request from the Secretariat | On request from the Secretariat |
| Annual subscription | On request from the Secretariat | On request from the Secretariat |
| Urgent processing | Charged only in cases of urgency, as decided by the Executive Committee | |
Four steps to membership
Download & complete the form
The membership application form and request letter must be filled in or typed completely by the proprietor, partner or director.
Attach the required documents
Include the documents listed in the Membership Application Compendium that evidence your business, registration and principal activity.
Submit to the Secretariat
Deliver the complete application to the Registered Office: Plot No. F-359, S.I.T.E., Karachi 75700, Pakistan.
EC review & approval
The Executive Committee reviews the application, may interview you or verify your premises, and confirms your membership class and fees.
Register your interest
Tell us about your business and the Secretariat will guide you through the application, confirm the membership class and share the current fee schedule.
Membership forms
Download the relevant form, complete it, attach the documents and submit it to the Registered Office.