A Logistics Perspective on China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Abstract

Pakistan and China being the neighboring states are inclined to develop and strengthen their relations with each other. These two states can be called as the good neighbors who can assist each other during the time of crisis. Both countries had always a welcoming attitude towards each other in different situations due to which right from their independence till today in the 21st century, both are cooperative, supportive, encouraging, and friendly states among the other states of the world. Pakistan and China are making great attempts and efforts for building viable economic relations with each other. Through this macro-level economic project both Pakistan and China would lead up to reach their destinations along with the attainment of their national interests. China will encourage the Economic Corridor projects with the assistance of its transportation/infrastructure projects and will make arrangements for the complete implementation of the “One Belt and One Road” initiative. There are an estimated 3000Km of resource roads in CPEC roadway network. CPEC roadway network (Eastern Alignment and Western Alignment) will be used for cargo transport, forest, mineral, and energy development, commercial and in some cases public recreation. There are of course, the numerous benefits of CPEC roadway network in Pakistan, although most benefits are social and economic rather than environmental. It is expected that CPEC roadway effects on terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, plant communities, and physical elements found across landscapes in Pakistani portion. China played a leading role in Asia and beyond for economic and political cooperation. CPEC project has two constituents first, the land-based ‘New Silk Road’ and second, a 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. A joint project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is very vibrant for Pakistan and China to connect Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang. Approximately 15 to 30 years China will invest $46 billion Under CPEC, in Pakistan for the progress of Pakistan in various fields. The foremost and main pillar of CPEC is the road and rail network. Pakistan will serve as a crucial bridge between China, Middle East, South Asia and Asia and Central Asia.