Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday, 22 August 2025 00:02 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
 |
| Rushdi Zackariya |
Samson Logistics Ltd. (SamsonLines), a subsidiary of DSI Samson Group, yesterday said it has appointed Rushdi Zackariya to its Board of Directors to spearhead expansion and efforts to become a fully integrated third-party logistics (3PL) provider.
The company said the appointment, immediately effective, marks a pivotal step in the company’s long-term vision to expand its service portfolio beyond freight forwarding and establish itself as a comprehensive logistics solutions provider. The announcement comes at a time where Sri Lanka is seeing significant sustained growth in e-commerce, as well as a growing hub for South Asia.
SamsonLines’ core expertise lies in air and sea freight forwarding and is now actively evolving into a 3PL organisation – offering value-added services such as on and offshore logistics, warehousing, storage and distribution, customs brokerage, supply chain consultancy, and end-to-end logistics management.
“I am honoured and excited to join the Board as a Director at this pivotal time in the SamsonLines’ growth journey,” noted Zackariya. “The company’s strong foundation in logistics positions it perfectly to evolve into a fully-fledged 3PL service provider. I look forward to contributing strategic insights that will help expand our capabilities in value added services, warehousing, last-mile delivery, and integrated logistics solutions to better serve our clients in today’s dynamic market.”
Zackariya brings over 30 years of leadership experience in regional logistics, and a deep understanding of supply chain ecosystems and market dynamics across South Asia, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His previous leadership roles include Expo Group, TAS Group (Bangladesh), Biomass Group (Singapore), Bharti Airtel (Sri Lanka and India), Innowave Group, and Aitken Spence PLC. He currently also serves as Commercial Director of the HASCO Group in Saudi Arabia.
“We are confident that Rushdi’s extensive experience, strategic foresight, and global perspective will be vital in steering SamsonLines into its next chapter,” said SamsonLines Managing Director Nelani Rajapaksa. “His leadership will aid to bridge the gap between traditional freight forwarding and modern 3PL solutions.”
