Riazeda is a private limited company founded in 1979 by late
Mr. Rahmatullah to
handle shipping and the possibility to start container operations in Pakistan.
In fact "Riazeda" were the pioneers in introducing "Containerized Shipping" in Pakistan.
Late Mr. Rahmatullah toured Europe in 1980 and succeeded in inducing one of the
largest lines "Merzario Meritime" to their business in Pakistan Apart from this
well known shipping line he also managed to secure agency for another world famous
Belgian shipping line M/S.CBM-T. Both these shipping companies under the able management
of Riazeda prospered during their tenure in Pakistan.
The highly qualified and experienced Management team of Riazeda, with their entrepreneur
enthusian, also acquired sole Agency of another Belgian shipping company M/S "HIMALAYA
EXPRESS", whose interests they looked after brilliantly for a number of years, until
Himalaya Express got affiliated with Safmarine Container Line, South Africa. Safmarine
also later merged with Maersk Line, and started their operations in Pakistan through
Maresk Line.
Currently Riazeda (Pvt.) Limited, is successfully handling shipping agency business
of two world famous shipping lines:
- Top listed Far Eastern Line WAN HAI LINES LTD trafficking between the Far East,
the Gulf, Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent.
- BALAJI SHIPPING (UK) LTD., for their business traffic between the Gulf and Pakistan.
Riazeda is a registered Private Limited company having their main Business House
situated in Karachi, with marketing points (ICDS) at 3 main cities - viz. Lahore,
Faisalabad and Multan. These locations account for almost 90% of Pakistan's export
/ import business. Riazeda (Pvt.) Limited, are fully equipped with computerized
systems and are operating on 'internet' in addition to fax and telephone facilities
available for customer's and colleagues' benefits. The company's work force comprising
of over 50 employees, is adequately tailored to meet the requirements of running
efficiently all the aspects of 'Shipping Agents' activities including 'Customer
Service'. Riazeda are well equipped with trained personnel to handle their Line's
vessel operations efficiently and timely. Their financial division employs qualified
persons to keep their financial matters upto date, apprising their Principals of
all updated financial information and arranging remittances to the Principals on
time. In short Riazeda is set up and determined to give their valued customers and
Principals full satisfaction with their devoted and affable services.