Redlines Shipping And Logistics (pvt) Ltd

What Redlines Shipping And Logistics (pvt) Ltd does

Redlines Shipping And Logistics (pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lanka-based freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 2023 that specializes in Less Than Container Load (LCL) consolidation at the Port of Colombo. The company offers an integrated suite of services including Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC), Sea Freight Forwarding (FCL and LCL), Air Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management, and Customs House Brokerage, positioning itself as a one-stop logistics provider for businesses with international supply chains. Its core franchise is consolidating smaller shipments from multiple origins into cost-effective container loads at Colombo, leveraging Sri Lanka's strategic position connecting east-west maritime trade routes; the country's port ranked 40th globally among 370+ ports in 2023.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with direct enterprise engagement supplemented by a self-serve cargo tracking portal, generating revenue through transaction fees on freight movements and professional services for customs brokerage and supply chain management. It targets two primary segments: international import/export businesses requiring consolidated shipping across multiple countries, and Maldives-based importers addressing the country's 99% import dependency. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by shipment requirements. Redlines runs three offices — headquarters in Colombo (Sri Lanka), Male (Maldives, opened February 2024), and Bangkok (Thailand, 2024) — and relies on a network of international carriers and agents to deliver global coverage.

The business is led by three directors — Nishantha Laksiri, Himaz Ramiz, and v. Krish — with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or external equity. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; cargo tracking is hosted on a third-party ERP (gensofterp.com). No AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, awards, or named customer logos are present in the available data, reflecting an early-stage operational footprint in a highly fragmented industry.

Name

Redlines Shipping And Logistics (pvt) Ltd

Legal name

Redlines Shipping And Logistics (pvt) Ltd

Website

https://redlinessl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Redlines Shipping and Logistics is a Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder specializing in LCL consolidation at Colombo port, offering sea/air freight forwarding, multi-country consolidation, customs brokerage, and supply chain management to international import/export businesses across Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Thailand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• LCL consolidation
• Customs brokerage
• Supply chain management
• International sea air freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Slave Island

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 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. Sea Freight Forwarding: Revenue from Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) maritime shipping services, including door-to-door cargo movement.
2. Air Freight Forwarding: Revenue from air cargo transport services for time-sensitive shipments with global network coverage.
3. Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC): LCL consolidation services consolidating shipments from multiple countries into cost-effective shipping solutions.
4. Supply Chain Management: End-to-end logistics optimization covering sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery services.
5. Customs House Brokerage: Customs clearance services including documentation, compliance handling, and smooth border crossing facilitation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Redlines Shipping and Logistics is a Sri Lanka-headquartered freight forwarder that delivers LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation, sea and air freight forwarding, multi-country consolidation, customs house brokerage, and end-to-end supply chain management. Its core expertise lies in consolidating LCL cargo at the Colombo port to provide cost-effective shipping solutions to businesses with international supply chains, complemented by intermodal solutions reaching seaports and airports worldwide.

Product overview

Redlines Shipping And Logistics offers a unified suite of logistics services centered on LCL consolidation as its core expertise. The company provides Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC), Sea Freight Forwarding, Air Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management, and Customs House Brokerage services. The portfolio functions as an integrated logistics offering where LCL consolidation serves as the foundational capability, complemented by freight forwarding (sea and air) and supporting services (supply chain management and customs clearance) to deliver comprehensive, one-stop shipping solutions for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC)
• Sea Freight Forwarding
• Air Freight Forwarding
• Supply Chain Management
• Customs House Brokerage
• LCL Consolidation

Quantifiable outcome

• Sri Lanka port ranked 40th among 370+ ports globally (2023)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Carriers and AgentscoreOthersRedlines collaborates with international carriers and agents to offer seamless global shipping solutions. The partnerships enable comprehensive coverage across seaports and airports worldwide, supporting the company's LCL consolidation and freight forwarding services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider (CMA CGM group) offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain management. Comparable service portfolio (sea, air, customs, supply chain) competing for the same shipper relationships.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics provider offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable as a large incumbent competing for the same LCL consolidation, ocean freight, and customs brokerage business.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering ocean, air, road, rail, customs, and supply chain services worldwide. Directly comparable service portfolio to Redlines, including LCL consolidation across global trade lanes.
• DSV Panalpina: Global freight forwarding and logistics company formed through the DSV–Panalpina–GIL merger, offering integrated forwarding across air, sea, and road. Comparable as a top-tier forwarder competing in the same LCL and ocean freight markets.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive LCL consolidation, ocean, air, and customs capabilities globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same end-to-end logistics stack that Redlines targets, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered global forwarder with established LCL consolidation products (especially in Asia) and strong ocean, air, and customs offerings. Comparable as a forwarder competing in the same multi-country consolidation niche across Asia.
• Transworld Group (Transworld Shipping): Pakistan-headquartered shipping and logistics group with operations across South Asia including Sri Lanka, offering NVOCC, LCL consolidation, and freight forwarding. Comparable as a regional direct peer operating similar LCL consolidation and forwarding services in the South Asian market.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered freight forwarder with strong intra-Asia LCL consolidation, ocean, air, and customs services across South and Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regionally focused forwarder with multi-country consolidation capability similar to Redlines' MCC service.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company with strong Asia-Pacific ocean, air, and consolidation services. Comparable as an Asia-rooted forwarder with multi-country consolidation capabilities overlapping Redlines' MCC and LCL services.

Emerging players

• Scanwell Logistics: Emerging Asia-based freight forwarder focused on LCL consolidation, ocean freight, and supply chain services across South and Southeast Asia. Comparable as an emerging player in the same LCL consolidation niche that Redlines targets in Colombo and the broader Indian Ocean rim.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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