Lanka Shipping & Logistics

What Lanka Shipping & Logistics does

Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (LSL) is a Sri Lankan privately held ship agency and logistics services company operating within the CASS Group of Companies, headquartered at No. 40, Hudson Road, Colombo 3, with additional offices at Hambantota International Port, Galle, and Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. The company provides a vertically integrated portfolio spanning ship agency services (vessel clearance, husbandry, crew support, bunkering coordination, disbursement account management, cruise liner agency, and ship spares logistics), freight forwarding (sea freight LCL/FCL and air freight), project logistics for heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo, third-party logistics warehousing with bonded and Entraport facilities, marine services (hull cleaning, inspection, offshore support, private maritime security), and business process outsourcing services for Main Line Operators.

LSL generates revenue through a mix of professional services (ship agency, marine services, NVOCC representation, BPO), transaction fees (freight forwarding, project logistics), and managed services (3PL warehousing), with pricing conducted via bespoke quotations. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting shipping lines and carriers, importers and exporters, vessel owners, infrastructure and energy project operators, and offshore oil and gas clients, leveraging direct relationships, industry association memberships (CASA, SLANA, SLFFA, WCA, CILT), and a global partner network. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates an asset-light model with strategic partnerships providing worldwide reach; its core technology footprint is limited to ERP integration in warehousing, with no disclosed proprietary software, AI, or automation platform.

Name

Lanka Shipping & Logistics

Legal name

Lanka Shipping and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://lankaship.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lanka Shipping & Logistics is a Sri Lankan ship agency and logistics services company delivering ship agency, sea and air freight forwarding, project logistics, 3PL warehousing, marine services, and BPO services to shipping lines, importers and exporters, vessel owners, and infrastructure project operators at all commercial ports in Sri Lanka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Marine services support
• Project cargo logistics
• Bonded warehousing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship Agency Services: Comprehensive ship agency services operating at all commercial ports in Sri Lanka, including vessel clearance, husbandry services, crew logistics, bunkering coordination, and disbursement account management.
2. Freight Forwarding - Sea & Air: Sea freight services (LCL, FCL, Buyer Consolidation, Door-to-door, Domestic Transport, Import/Export/Cross Trade) and Air freight services (in-and-outbound cargo, door-to-door, consolidation, charter, dangerous goods, perishable cargo).
3. Marine Services: Hull cleaning and inspection, offshore support services including boat/barge arranging, helicopter transfers, and maritime security services.
4. Liner & NVOCC Representation: Agency services for feeder/main line operators, regional carriers, and NVOCCs with expertise in hub port functions including transhipment and entrepôt operations.
5. Project Logistics: Specialized project cargo management including pre-bidding consultancy, route surveys, heavy-lift and dimensional cargo handling, packing/crating/warehousing, and customs clearance for infrastructure and energy projects.
6. Warehousing & 3PL Solutions: Third-party logistics warehouse solutions including bonded warehouses, Entraport warehouses, value-added services (VAS) such as batching, sequencing, promotional packaging, quality control, and inventory management.
7. BPO Services: Ship agency-related BPO services for main line operators including stowage planning, ship/terminal operations, documentation, and husbandry services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lanka Shipping & Logistics is a Sri Lanka-based end-to-end supply chain solutions provider offering an integrated suite of shipping, logistics, and marine services. Its core offerings include ship agency services at all commercial ports (vessel clearance, husbandry, crew support, ship supply, cruise liner agency, ship spares logistics, disbursement accounts, bunkering), sea and air freight forwarding (LCL/FCL, consolidation, door-to-door, sea-air, project cargo), third-party bonded warehousing with value-added services, liner and NVOCC representation, marine services (hull cleaning, BPO for main line operators, private maritime security, brokerage/chartering, and offshore support for oil and gas).

Product overview

Lanka Shipping & Logistics is a comprehensive supply chain solutions provider offering an integrated suite of shipping, logistics, and marine services. The portfolio includes core service lines: Ship Agency Services (covering vessel clearance, husbandry, crew support, ship supply, cruise liner agency, spares logistics, disbursement account management, and bunkering), Marine Services (hull cleaning and inspection), BPO Services, Private Maritime Security, Sea Freight (LCL/FCL), Air Freight & Courier, Projects & Logistics, Warehousing Solutions (3PL, bonded warehouses, value-added services), Liner and NVOCC Representation, Brokerage/Chartering, and Offshore Support Services. These products operate as interconnected service lines supporting both liner and non-liner shipping segments across container, break-bulk, bulk, Ro-Ro, and project cargo categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Agency Services End-to-end ship agency services for vessel principals calling at Sri Lankan commercial ports, encompassing vessel clearance, husbandry, crew changes, naval vessel husbandry, ship supply, cruise liner agency, ship spares door-to-deck delivery, disbursement account checking/validation/negotiation, and bunkering fuel procurement.
• Marine Services Eco-friendly underwater hull cleaning and inspection services for ships operating in Sri Lankan waters, supporting vessel operators with routine maintenance and compliance support.
• BPO Services for Main Line Operators BPO services for main line operators covering stowage planning, ship/terminal operations, documentation, and husbandry services, delivered remotely from Sri Lanka for shipping line clients.
• Private Maritime Security Services Private Maritime Security Services (PMSC) compliant with UNCLOS, SOLAS, and IMO guidelines, providing armed security for vessels transiting high-risk waters off the port of Galle.
• Sea Freight Full-spectrum sea freight forwarding service for import, export, and cross-trade cargo, including LCL, FCL, buyer consolidation, door-to-door, and domestic transport solutions via the WCA global partner network.
• Air Freight & Courier Global air freight and courier services for inbound and outbound cargo, with worldwide air carrier partnerships providing priority space allocation and competitive rates, including door-to-door service, customs pre-clearance, consolidation, charter, and handling of dangerous goods and perishables.
• Projects & Logistics Specialized project logistics for heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo, including pre-bidding consultancy, route surveys, packing/crating/warehousing, customs clearance, and site delivery for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects navigating Sri Lanka's mountainous roads and load-restricted bridges.
• Warehousing Solutions Third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing solutions including bonded and Entraport warehouses with value-added services (batching, sequencing, promotional packaging, quality control), inventory management, and ERP system integration for importers, exporters, and project cargo customers.
• Liner and NVOCC Representation Liner agency, NVOCC, and feeder service representation including port operations and hub port functions covering transhipment and entrepôt operations for shipping principals at Sri Lankan ports.
• Brokerage and Chartering International brokerage and chartering services arranging vessel and capacity bookings for bulk, break-bulk, out-of-gauge, and heavy-lift project cargo transport.
• Offshore Support Services Offshore support services for oil and gas operators, including boat/barge arranging, helicopter transfers, crew transport, and spare parts delivery to offshore installations in Sri Lankan waters.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered associate, network, professional body and core.

• OceanserveassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerA leading ship chandling service provider in Sri Lanka, operating as an associate company within the CASS Group of Companies ecosystem.
• Ocean Shipping & Logistics (OSL)associateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn associate of Lanka Shipping & Logistics based in Maldives. OSL offers a wide range of shipping and logistics services in the Maldives region.
• CASS LubricantsassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial distributor for LUKOIL, genuine premier automotive, industrial lubricants and greases in Sri Lanka. Part of CASS Group of Companies.
• Stan Travels (Pvt) Ltd.associateStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Sri Lankan owned and operated travel company helping visitors discover and enjoy Sri Lanka. Part of the CASS Group ecosystem.
• CASS LankaassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate company within the CASS Group of Companies, contributing to the diversified service portfolio of the group.
• World Cargo Association (WCA)networkChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of the World Cargo Association, providing access to a global network of freight forwarders and logistics partners for international coverage.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)professional bodyOthersCorporate Member of CILT, providing professional credibility, industry networking, and access to qualified logistics and transport professionals.
• Strategic Partner Companies (International Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished strategic partnerships with like-minded companies globally to gain synergies and enable LSL to offer an extensive range of quality services as one of the most efficient and cost-effective service providers in Sri Lanka.
• Air Carrier PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide partnerships with major air carriers giving priority access to competitive rates and space allocations for air freight services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with established Sri Lankan operations; competes on air freight, ocean freight, and customs brokerage across the same Sri Lankan shipper base.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider with growing South Asian footprint; benchmarks LSL's sea/air freight forwarding and project logistics services from a global scale perspective.
• Expeditors International of Washington: Global asset-light freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight plus customs brokerage; serves as a relevant international benchmark for LSL's freight forwarding business model.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics giant operating in 100+ countries including Sri Lanka; representative of the multinational competition that LSL faces on sea/air freight and customs brokerage.

Direct peers

• Access International (Pvt) Ltd: Sri Lankan logistics provider offering freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain services; competes with LSL on the same domestic customer base of importers and exporters.
• Mackinnon Mackenzie & Company: One of Sri Lanka's oldest ship agency and freight forwarding firms with deep historical relationships in the local shipping community; directly comparable in ship agency, husbandry, and freight forwarding services.
• McLarens Holdings Limited: Sri Lankan conglomerate with shipping agency and logistics operations covering freight forwarding and marine services; competes directly with LSL for shipping line principals and importers/exporters in Sri Lanka.
• Connaissance De Seylan: Sri Lankan shipping and logistics company providing ship agency, freight forwarding, and related services; competes with LSL for the same shipping line and trade customer pool within Sri Lanka.
• Aitken Spence PLC: Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate with a logistics and maritime services division offering freight forwarding, ship agency, and supply chain solutions — overlapping customer base and services with LSL in the local market.
• Hayleys Advantis Limited: Sri Lankan freight management, ship agency, and logistics arm of the Hayleys conglomerate; directly comparable as a domestic ship agency and freight forwarder operating across Sri Lankan ports with similar service breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lankashipping
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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