Stellar performance from Aitken Spence MFL at National Logistics Awards

Aitken Spence Cargo team 

Aitken Spence Logistics team 

DBS Logistics team

Aitken Spence maritime and freight logistics (MFL) sectors secured multiple awards at the inaugural National Logistics Awards ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA). 

The prestigious award ceremony was graced by the prime minister of Sri Lanka, high commissioner of India for Sri Lanka and stalwarts of the industry. The awards catered to all verticals of supply chain and was indeed a great platform to recognise companies’ significant achievements in the industry.

Aitken Spence PLC Deputy Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake was recognised as a legend for his integral contribution as a visionary leader. Dr. Dissanayake was instrumental in elevating Sri Lanka on the global map when he became the first non-Britisher to hold the position of International President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. His wealth of knowledge, gamut of experience and expertise in maritime logistics and freight has transcended Sri Lanka beyond its shores and the region. 

Aitken Spence’s strategic partners Hapag Lloyd Lanka secured the Gold award for medium-scale ocean carrier while DBS Logistics Ltd, a subsidiary of Aitken Spence and Partner for DB Schenker Network, was awarded Bronze for freight forwarding under the medium-size category. 

Aitken Spence Cargo secured the Silver award for freight forwarding and Aitken Spence Logistics secured Bronze for warehousing and distribution under the large-scale category and secured Best Submission Overall for its best-in-class company presentation. 

Aitken Spence Cargo and Logistics are pioneers in freight forwarding and integrated logistics solutions and provides supply chain resilience to top global and local brands, amidst unprecedented global challenges via its comprehensive all-in-one supply chain solutions. The sector provides a unique proposition covering first mile to last mile solutions, including turnkey mega projects.