Aitken Spence agents for Logos Hope

Logos Hope, one of the world’s largest floating book fair vessels, was in the Port of Colombo recently. For over three decades the vessel and its predecessors Logos and Doulos was represented in Sri Lanka by Aitken Spence Shipping, a subsidiary of diversified conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC. In 2011, MV Logos Hope created history, when it docked at the Port of Hambantota, as the first ever passenger vessel to call at the Port, while also making a stop at the Port of Galle.

“We are honoured to handle Logos Hope in Sri Lanka again and have been the agents for these vessels since the early 1980s. Logos Hope brings a global message of education and hope to countries across the world and we are truly privileged to be a part of it for three decades,” said Vice President of Aitken Spence Shipping, Iqram Cuttilan.

Logos Hope arrived in the port on August 29. The book fair was opened on the following day by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. The ship remained in Colombo till September 23. The vessel is staffed by volunteers - around 400 people from about 50 countries serve with varying contributions. The volunteers live on board managing the overall operations and maintenance of the ship.