MARINE TRANSPORT SERVICES PVT LTD
Marine Transport Services (Pvt.) Ltd is a Colombo-based freight forwarder established in 1995 as part of the Marine Group. The company has positioned itself as a participant in both sea and air logistics, with a focus on reliability, time performance, safety, and cost efficiency across its end-to-end cargo handling network. The firm maintains active relationships with major shipping lines in the region to secure competitive rates and service quality for clients.
Historically, Marine Transport Services has operated as an NVOCC and freight forwarder, handling console shipments, full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) consignments, as well as comprehensive sea and air transportation arrangements. The company provides liner agency services, logistics and warehousing, distribution, break-bulk handling, customs clearance, terminal operations, and project cargo management. It also emphasizes chartering, marine surveying, and international project cargo handling, reflecting a broad capability in managing complex and large-scale shipments.
In addition to core freight forwarding activities, Marine Transport Services offers cross-trade and intermodal trucking, door-to-door delivery, packing and removal services, and land transportation solutions. The company highlights its own operational footprint and its agent network, including presence in key ports and offices in multiple destinations through regional partnerships. A noteworthy element of the organization’s structure is its own setup in the Maldives and collaborations in Dubai and Bangladesh, enabling coordinated shipping activities across the Indian Ocean region and broader international routes.
The firm’s service model emphasizes a hands-on approach to cargo scheduling, tracking, and client support, aiming to deliver full assistance in all aspects of the shipment lifecycle. While detailed service descriptions are anchored in traditional freight forwarding practices, the company underscores its capacity to manage time-sensitive shipments through integrated ground, air, and ocean networks, along with value-added services such as packing, door-to-door distribution, and project logistics.
Readers seeking more information about port locations, service specifics, or direct engagement can refer to Marine Transport Services’ regional operations and partner networks. The company’s long-standing presence since 1995 suggests a depth of market experience and an established connection to the Sri Lankan logistics ecosystem, complemented by international activity through offshore offices and agents.
