This is a story of over 30 years , with roots from Sri Lanka , moving in the direction of trade expansions , gathering hands on experience , knowledge in most of the regional markets & global trends in the international Freight Forwarding , logistics business . Grit International Logistics is created with a back ground having a Vision of building a brand that will transcend countries & regions.
Sri Lanka, known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and visited by many for its natural beauty, is also renowned as a prominent hub for shipping and a trendsetter in international freight forwarding and logistics in the South Asian region.
Historically, Arabic traders visited Sri Lanka during their eastern journeys due to its strategic geographical location. The country remained an important transshipment hub in the South Asian region. In the late 1970s, Sri Lanka became the first South Asian country to adopt open economy policies, which, along with its political alliances, helped solidify its position as a key regional hub.
Above all, despite facing many challenges for decades, the people of this country have shown immense resilience, perseverance, determination, and trustworthiness. These cornerstone values of our company have contributed to our leadership in the international freight forwarding business in the region.
South Asia and Middle East are fast growing regions . India , Bangladesh , Pakistan , and Saudi Arabia , some of the GCC & African Countries are key players who are showing immense potential & growth in the world. Having strategic presence in these Countries will be extremely important for the future of logistics.
We are living in interesting times. Several important factors are shaping the world today in different ways: artificial intelligence, post-COVID work culture, Generation Z, social media, and the e-commerce industry. Today, our business must consider these factors. A deep understanding of emerging trends and how they affect our markets is paramount to being successful not only in the logistics industry but in business as a whole.
I am humbled by the fact that, over the last three decades, I have gained hands-on experience in most of these markets and associated with corporate giants in international freight forwarding, airline representation, express courier, and e-commerce. Our intention is to create a brand that is up-to-date and ever-evolving with the times.
Sandun Pathrirana
Founder / Managing Director