Exporters grant Gold Award to GAC Sri Lanka

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GAC Sri Lanka team at the NCE Awards 2022

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) of Sri Lanka presented GAC with the ‘Gold Award’ in the ‘Large’ category in ‘Business & Professional Services – Export Sector’ at its recent awards ceremony.

The prize recognises the company’s standing as the country’s leading export agent in the category focusing on organisations with an annual export turnover between Rs. 500 million up to Rs. 1.5 billion.

Now in its 29th year, the NCE Export Awards ceremony is the flagship event in the Sri Lankan business calendar, designed to recognise and reward outstanding performance of the country’s exporters.

GAC Sri Lanka Director/CEO Ravi Edirisinghe welcomed the accolade, adding: “Winning Gold at the NCE’s Annual Export Awards is a significant achievement for us, especially during such turbulent times where the exports sector’s contribution to the stability of the economy has become increasingly more important. GAC is committed to growing and expanding its services despite the difficult business environment, to ensure the vitality of the country’s shipping and maritime services sector.”

Established in 1993 as a joint venture between Gulf Agency Company and McLarens Holdings Ltd., GAC Sri Lanka is the only shipping agent established in all four of the nation’s major ports (Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Trincomalee) with their own offices and staff expertised in a wide range of marine and shipping services. The ISO 45001 and TRACE certified company is the market leader in ship agency, ship-to-ship transfers and other related maritime activities in Sri Lanka.