Markaz Technologies, a Y Combinator-backed social commerce platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Speedaf Express following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference 2025 in Beijing. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, providing an important setting for advancing bilateral cooperation in technology and trade between the two countries. For Pakistan, where e-commerce is growing rapidly, the partnership reflects an effort to build logistics solutions that can support the scale and speed required by modern businesses.
Under the cooperation framework, the two companies will focus on enhancing last-mile delivery services across Pakistan. This includes the provision of faster, more reliable, and cost-efficient logistics to support a marketplace that depends heavily on trust and timely deliveries. Markaz Technologies, which has established itself as Pakistan’s leading social-commerce platform, views the collaboration as a step toward strengthening the infrastructure that underpins entrepreneurship and customer convenience. By combining digital retail with improved logistics, the company aims to expand opportunities for sellers and improve the shopping experience for buyers.
Speedaf Express, a global logistics player with operations spanning China, Africa, and Asia, brings extensive expertise in cross-border and domestic delivery solutions. By teaming up with Speedaf, Markaz is positioned to benefit from advanced logistics networks and international operational standards. This will not only improve delivery times but also ensure consistency in service quality, a crucial factor in customer retention and business growth. The cooperation highlights how Pakistan’s e-commerce ecosystem is becoming increasingly interconnected with international logistics frameworks, reflecting broader economic ties with China.
The partnership also underscores the growing role of regional collaboration in shaping the digital economy. As cross-border trade continues to expand between Pakistan and China, logistics companies and e-commerce platforms are finding new avenues for integration. For Markaz, the collaboration represents more than just an operational upgrade; it is also an opportunity to foster innovation and connectivity that can support long-term economic growth. By investing in improved delivery systems and customer-first models, both companies are aligning themselves with the needs of a market that demands efficiency, affordability, and reliability.
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