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Aitken Spence Freight Services
Aitken Spence PLC is a blue-chip conglomerate with an indisputable repute as one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering corporates, anchored to a heritage of excellence spanning over 150 years. The organisation was listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1983. Aitken Spence is driven by a team of over 12,000 employees with a strong regional presence across 8 countries, namely, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Fiji, Mozambique, India, Oman, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Aitken Spence has been a catalyst in the country’s socioeconomic progress with pioneering ventures in key sectors of the economy with operations in 16 industries spanning in hotels, destination management, maritime, freight and logistics solutions, power generation, insurance, printing, plantations, apparel and other services.
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Expanding our horizons and establishing a strong global presence

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Completed projects
over the past 5 years

40 +

Years of experience

6500 +

Monthly recurrent
clientele

4

International offices
in the Asian Region

Who we are

We are the freight forwarding arm of Aitken Spence PLC, a leading diversified blue-chip conglomerate with operations and own offices spanning multiple regions and continents.

Established in 1868, Aitken Spence celebrates over 150 years of pioneering excellence. Listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1983, Aitken Spence is a responsible enterprise, and is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the most successful companies outside USA with sales under USD 1 billion, for 3 consecutive years. Aitken Spence is a pioneer signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2002.
With our own branch offices and global agent networks we facilitate international trade and logistics.

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“For the last 10 years, I have been amazed by the numerous opportunities presented to me, to grow in technical rudimentary level to leadership level, at Aitken Spence Freight. The culture is postiviely infectious and feel the pride & passion of my coworkers and The Management.”

 

Dulan De Silva

MCP, MBCS, M.Sc. (MIT)
Manager, Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd

” Working at Aitken Spence Cargo for more than six years has improved my knowledge in multiple facets. Fully funded learning opportunities, supportive management and colleagues, meaningful rewards and recognition makes it stand apart from other freight organizations in the country. All these opportunities not only uplifted my working experience, and has been a spring board to become a better professional.”

 

Thilina Lakruwan

Executive – Billing and Finance
Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd

My journey started almost 2 ½ decades ago at Aitken Spence working for the subsidiary Ace Cargo’s courier division. My career has seen many changes of the company and witnessed the resilience of Aitken Spence. I have grown with the company from entry level to managerial level and continue to look forward to a mutually rewarding career journey, while creating value to stakeholders.

Sutharshan Selverajah

Manager
Aitken Spence Express

“I started my career at Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd as a Junior Executive – Finance 15 years ago as a part qualified finance professional. At Aitken Spence, I received the support needed to qualify as a finance professional, with commitment to work, relevant qualifications, experience and teamwork I have climbed up the career ladder faster. The journey up to now was challenging and it is how I responded to those challenges that define “who I am” today. Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd is an “Excellent place to work” specially in terms of culture.”

 

Thilani Tudugala

MBA (PIM), ACMA, CGMA, ACCA – Affiliate
Finance Manager, Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd

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