Aitken Spence Cargo leads industry in ISO 14001 EMS recertification landmark

From left: DNV Colombo Head Rohitha Wickramasinghe, DNV Area Manager – Indian Subcontinent Navanath Pendurakar, Aitken Spence Maritime Freight Sector Managing Director Iqram Cuttilan, Assistant Vice President Operations Nishan Jayawardena, and Assistant General Manager Quality and Environmental Management Systems, Business Development and Sustainability Dhilmini Palipane 

Aitken Spence Cargo (the freight forwarding arm of Aitken Spence PLC) was recently awarded ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) re-certification, reiterating its commitment to sustainability, being among the first in the industry in Sri Lanka and globally to achieve ISO 14001 certification in 2011. 

The new certificate was presented by leading accredited service provider DNV recently in Colombo.

“As the pioneer in international freight forwarding in Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence Cargo reiterated its position in the industry to achieve ISO 14001 certification in 2011 and recertifying this year,” commented Assistant Vice President Operations and Management Representative – Quality and Environmental Management Systems (Q&EMS) Nishan Jayawardena.

“Despite myriad local and global challenges, we continue to demonstrate commitment to quality and environmental management systems benchmarked to international standards and integrated sustainability,” commented Assistant General Manager, Q&EMS, Business Development and Sustainability Dhilmini Palipane.

Aitken Spence Cargo stands out as one of the forefront companies in Sri Lanka by achieving ISO 9001 certification for its Quality Management System and ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System. This accomplishment not only positions Aitken Spence Cargo as a leader but also reinforces its commitment to integrated management systems, bolstering the provision of comprehensive logistics solutions. As a notable advocate for sustainable business practices, the company continues to excel in driving forward initiatives that contribute to long-term environmental and operational excellence. 

Aitken Spence Cargo pioneered international freight forwarding in Sri Lanka and continues to be a leader, recognised with multiple awards and accolades, providing integrated logistics solutions, including air and ocean freight forwarding, packing, warehousing, removals and relocations, custom brokerage/custom house agency services, supply chain and logistics management services.