Aitken Spence teams up with DB Schenker

DBS Logistics Ltd was formed to solely represent DB Schenker in Sri Lanka and the Maldives for air and ocean freight and project cargo. The setting up of DBS Logistics was led by Aitken Spence Plc.

Chairman, Aitken Spence Maritime and Logistics Sector and Director of Aitken Spence, Dr Parakrama Dissanayake said, "This partnership in Sri Lanka and the Maldives brings together the expertise and experience of a global leader and a regional leader, which will form a catalyst to propel growth. Imagination is what drives innovation and solutions, and together, DB Schenker and Aitken Spence have the imagination to make greater things happen."

Chief Financial Officer, Schenker (Asia Pacific) P/L, Anders Wallin said, "DB Schenker has had a relationship with Sri Lanka since 1980. This new partnership with DBS Logistics marks a new chapter, which will take us to another level of growth in these two important markets, benefitting customers across industries, such as fashion/retail, electronics, industrial, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and others."

As DB Schenker's exclusive network partner for Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Project Cargo in Sri Lanka and Maldives, the appointment of DBS Logistics will enable better integration of services and enhanced abilities and quality of service in the two territories.

Aitken Spence Plc, is a publicly listed conglomerate founded in Sri Lanka since 1868. The company has diversified interests, which include maritime cargo logistics and strategic investments and services. Aitken Spence is one of the largest logistics service providers in Sri Lanka and has pioneered the industry in the country.