October 7 - Shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Sri Lanka has been named the sole authorised agent for multimodal transport operator Sarjak Container Lines Pvt (Ltd). GAC Sri Lanka will handle all of the line's NVOCC activities in the cou
Sarjak Container Lines is a specialist breakbulk and over-dimensional carrier and operates a fleet of owned containers, super racks, flat racks, as well as hard top, open top and GP containers. Under the new arrangement, GAC will provide project logistics, freight forwarding and agency services from its Sri Lankan offices covering all ports in the country.
"It is an interesting time in Sri Lanka. We're witnessing increased demand for over-dimensioned cargo, particularly for the further development of infrastructure throughout the country," says Preethilal Fernando, director and ceo, GAC Sri Lanka. "By using our network across the country as well as our highly trained and experienced personnel to meet the needs of multimodal operators both locally and globally, we are very well placed to help Sarjak deliver their strategy in Sri Lanka."
Capt. Rumi Engineer, senior president, Sarjak Container Lines, added: "GAC's extensive expertise and experience of our industry and its nationwide and worldwide networks will go a long way in helping us to further expand our operations in Sri Lanka and across the Indian Subcontinent."
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| Preethilal Fernando and Rumi Engineer shake hands on the deal |
