TCB Group has further strengthened its position as a leading neutral provider of LCL services with the launch of a new consol service from Colombo, Sri Lanka directly into Dublin. This latest addition underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering value-added, neutral shipping solutions tailored to the needs of Irish shipping agents.
Irish imports from Sri Lanka have seen notable growth in recent years, with 2024 figures estimated at €94 million. High-demand commodities such as apparel, tea, coffee, foodstuffs, and rubber goods are among the key products imported from the region. (Source: OEC)
Beyond supporting direct Sri Lankan trade, the new Colombo route offers strategic advantages across the wider South and Southeast Asia region.
“Routing some of our existing services through Colombo enables us to enhance transit times and freight rates for cargo originating from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan,” said Gillean Hunter, Global Agency Manager. “It also strengthens our ability to service markets like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, creating more competitive options for consolidated cargo from across Asia.”
“Our expanding LCL network is a reflection of our commitment to supporting the Irish forwarding industry with dependable, cost-effective options,” said Darren Green, Managing Director of TCB Group. “Since our strategic shift to a wholesale model in 2020, we’ve focused on creating seamless trade routes directly into Dublin and Belfast. This new service from Sri Lanka is another step in strengthening our global offering, and we’re proud to continue adding tangible value for our agent partners across Ireland.” With the launch of the new Colombo–Dublin service, TCB Group continues to demonstrate its role as a trusted partner to Ireland’s freight forwarding community, offering neutral, dependable services that enhance competitiveness, and support Irish forwarders to deliver outstanding services for their customers.