What EFL 3PL Global does

EFL 3PL Global (legal entity: Logistics Park (Pvt) Ltd) is a Sri Lanka-headquartered third-party logistics provider founded in 1996 as Expo Freight Private Limited and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings PLC, with SG Holdings/Sagawa (Japan) as ultimate parent. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions across distribution center management, freight forwarding and customs clearance, freeport and bonded warehousing, transportation, e-commerce fulfillment, 4PL oversight, and value-added services such as kitting, labeling, and pre-retail activities.

The technology stack is anchored by a Tier 1 Warehouse Management System (HighJump) at the 240,000 sqft EFL Global Freeport — Sri Lanka's first private free zone operation — supplemented by IoT sensors (GPS, RFID, environmental monitoring), in-house Robotic Process Automation across all sites, mobile stock-management apps, and live customer-facing dashboards. Operational outcomes cited include 45% reduction in data entry time through RPA, 100% stock accuracy, and 90% reduction in carbon footprint since 2016, backed by a 651.28 kWp solar plant.

EFL 3PL monetizes through contracted managed logistics services billed on storage volume, throughput, and scope, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting long-term anchor clients in Fashion & Apparel, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Retail/E-commerce, Automotive, and Telecommunications, served through an owned facility network in Sri Lanka, India, and Malaysia. In 2023 the company expanded via acquisitions of Canada's Locher Evers International and the U.S.-based Trans American Customhouse Brokers, entering the Top 15 logistics providers by volume in the Americas and gaining access to the broader SG Holdings network of 70+ offices across 39 countries.

Name

EFL 3PL Global

Legal name

Logistics Park (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://efl3pl.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EFL 3PL Global is a Sri Lanka-headquartered third-party logistics provider offering end-to-end warehousing, freight forwarding, freeport operations, and e-commerce fulfillment to enterprise clients in apparel, healthcare, FMCG, and telecom across Sri Lanka, India, and Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

4PL / Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) & Control Tower (TLAIAAAB), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellampitiya

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Core revenue from providing end-to-end logistics services including warehousing, distribution center management, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation services. Revenue generated through contracted logistics services typically billed on a per-unit, storage volume, or service scope basis

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EFL 3PL Global provides end-to-end third-party logistics services, including distribution center management, freight forwarding and customs clearance, freeport and bonded warehousing, transportation, e-commerce fulfillment, and 4PL supply chain oversight, delivered through its owned warehouses, distribution centers, and private fleet. Supporting offerings include systems process outsourcing, value-added services (sorting, labeling, kitting, packaging), and supply chain consultancy, with technology-driven real-time visibility and RPA-enabled automation.

Product overview

EFL 3PL Global operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform of integrated logistics services. The core offering consists of Distribution Center Management, Freight Forwarding & Clearance, Freeport & Bonded Warehousing, Transportation Services, and E-Commerce fulfillment. Supporting these are add-on modules including Systems Process Outsourcing, Consultancy Services, Value Added Services, and 4PL Services. The EFL Global Freeport sub-brand serves as a strategic hub for consolidation and value-added activities. The portfolio is tied together through technology-driven solutions including live dashboards, real-time visibility, and RPA automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Center Management End-to-end management of distribution centers including receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods with real-time inventory tracking and technology-driven supply chain solutions, offered to enterprise clients across multiple verticals.
• Freight Forwarding & Clearance International freight forwarding services with customs clearance capabilities, managing cargo movement across multiple transport channels (air, sea, land) for enterprise clients globally.
• Freeport & Bonded Warehousing Storage facilities within Sri Lanka's first private free trade zone, allowing brands to store imported goods duty-free until sold or exported, with green channel operations and digitalized inventory management.
• Transportation Services Primary and secondary transportation services managing the movement of goods from manufacturing points to distribution centers and downstream markets, supported by GPS-enabled fleet tracking and IoT monitoring.
• E-Commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment solutions including warehousing, order management, digital integration with online platforms (e.g., Amazon), and global dispatch to international destinations.
• 4PL Services Fourth-party logistics services providing complete oversight and management of the entire supply chain across multiple third-party providers, acting as the single accountable partner to the client.
• Value Added Services Pre-retail and order-fulfillment value-added services including sorting, labeling, packaging, kitting, bundling, quality inspections, and pre-retail activities such as hanger packing.
• Systems Process Outsourcing Remote systems process outsourcing solutions enabling clients to delegate back-office and operational processes to EFL 3PL's expert teams, leveraging EFL's RPA and analytics capabilities.
• Consultancy Services Expert consulting services helping businesses optimize their supply chain operations and logistics strategies, drawing on nearly four decades of logistics experience.
• EFL Global Freeport Strategic 240,000 sqft solution hub housing the first private free zone in Sri Lanka, equipped with Tier 1 HighJump WMS, advanced analytics and business intelligence, and green channel operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in data entry time across all sites through RPA implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Locher Evers International (acquired 2023)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023 to expand EFL Global's presence in Canada and strengthen North American operations as part of global expansion strategy.
• Trans American Customhouse Brokers (acquired 2023)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023 to strengthen U.S. customs brokerage capabilities, propelling EFL into Top 15 logistics providers by volume in the Americas.
• Morrison Express (acquired by SG Holdings 2023)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SG Holdings acquired Morrison Express in 2023, creating a combined entity poised to serve global supply chain needs across over 40 countries.
• United Nations Carbon Offset PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) to achieve carbon neutrality. CERs are emission reduction units generated by UN Climate Change Clean Development Mechanism projects.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal certification body that certified EFL 3PL as GDP (Good Distribution Practices) certified 3PL service provider - the first in Sri Lanka for pharmaceutical supply chain.
• World Free Zones Organization (World FZO)minorOthersEFL Global Freeport is a member of World FZO, the largest free zone organization in the world with over 620 members, promoting positive impacts through guidance and knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL leader offering contract logistics, warehousing, freight forwarding, and e-commerce fulfillment across 50+ countries. Most directly comparable in service mix (DC management, transportation, VAS) but at vastly larger scale; competes for the same multinational enterprise contracts EFL serves.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and integrated logistics providers with strong pharma cold-chain capabilities (KN PharmaChain). Direct competitor in international freight forwarding, customs clearance, and contract logistics for global enterprise accounts.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global 3PL with strong contract logistics and freight forwarding capabilities. Competes for enterprise supply chain outsourcing deals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas — overlapping with EFL's enterprise field-sales GTM motion.
• DSV: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics major (post-Schenker and Agility integrations). Offers freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and integrated supply chain solutions that mirror EFL's service portfolio, especially relevant in cross-border Asia trade lanes.
• Expeditors International: Global freight forwarder with asset-light model and customs brokerage strength. Direct overlap in freight forwarding and customs brokerage with EFL's Trans American acquisition line of business.
• C.H. Robinson: North American leader in freight transportation arrangement, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Highly comparable to EFL's Trans American Customhouse Brokers subsidiary and EFL's growing Americas footprint following 2023 acquisitions.

Direct peers

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered integrated logistics provider with similar product breadth (freight forwarding, warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, 4PL), serving apparel, FMCG, and pharma verticals. Closely comparable in geographic focus across Asia and in mid-tier enterprise positioning.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-origin global logistics provider offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain consulting — direct comparability given EFL's Sagawa/SG Holdings ownership, similar Asia-centric footprint, and apparel/auto vertical exposure.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered emerging-markets logistics specialist with integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs capabilities. Comparable positioning serving growth markets with similar enterprise customer profiles in apparel, FMCG, and consumer goods.

Others

• Sagawa Express: Japanese domestic and international logistics group and ultimate parent via SG Holdings. Relevant as the parent affiliate providing network scale, capital backing, and global connectivity that EFL leverages in cross-border enterprise deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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