ASL Logistics and Acorn Group join forces to launch Fortiz

Acorn Group entered into a strategic partnership with ASL Logistics to launch Fortiz Logistics International (Private) Limited, a fully licensed logistics provider spanning multi-faceted industries serving sea, air and land, at an official ceremony held in Colombo. 

Fortiz Logistics International offers a broad spectrum of possibilities in achieving seamless freight forwarding and logistics solutions and is a leading preferred total 
solutions provider. 

“We aim for excellence while consistently fulfilling various demands of our customers in services pertaining to transport and logistics. In an industry, which is continuously evolving, we thrive on our adaptability to the change while growing towards being the leading freight forwarder of our time,” said Fortiz Logistics International Chairman Gihan Wirasinha. 

Acorn Group encompasses a multitude of leading international brands in the aviation and travel industry combined with diverse interests in education, business management and villa management. Headed by a group of experienced professionals focused on providing unparalleled service excellence to complement the evolving travel and tourism landscape, the addition of logistics to the Acorn portfolio will heighten the range of products and services under the group’s verticals. 

“This strategic partnership will further strengthen the business portfolios of both organisations and enable us to create new opportunities by synergising the strengths, experience and network of this highly professional outfit,” said Acorn Group CEO 
Malinga Arsakularatne. 

Fortiz strives to raise the standards, providing a broader and newer scope in cutting-edge solutions and reliable transportation services. The goal is to help customers import and export their products worldwide and guarantee a personalised ‘total logistics solution’ to meet multiple requirements from booking cargo space, negotiating freight charges, freight consolidation, preparation of shipping and export documents, tracking international and domestic transportation, warehousing, cargo insurance and more. 

Fortiz Logistics International Managing Director Ashan Fernando stated, “Providing a total integrated solution in logistics we offer air freight, sea freight, haulage, project cargo logistics, cross-trade logistics, warehousing and 3PL supply chain solutions, operating through a worldwide network of agents. We have the added advantage of a dedicated team of specialists, experienced in all aspects of cross trade that enables you to ship cargo direct from any origin to any destination through an enhanced global support network,” said.