professionalism and quality services being rendered by nlc for over past four decades has made nlc the most credible name in the logistics and construction sectors of pakistan. keeping pace with latest technological advancements and introduction of new trends in the fields have contributed a great deal to remarkable growth and success of the organization since its inception in 1978. pakistan’s premier logistics enterprise, the national logistics cell (nlc) has roots in a time of national emergency when a massive congestion hit karachi port in 1978, bringing the country’s logistics operations to a halt. the gridlock at the port stymied the supply and demand cycle, causing scarcity of essential commodities. the crisis led to distressed supply of wheat, sugar and raw material for industrial units in the country, warranting urgent measures to restore normalcy. nlc was established both as a dedicated organization to manage the crisis at hand and avert recurrence of logistics emergencies infuture.