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Customs clearance, freight forwarding, air and sea freight coordination, warehousing, emergency procurement and ship spare logistics — practical support for time-critical marine requirements.

Overview

Practical logistics support for marine operations.

Ocean Crest provides marine logistics support for vessels, ship operators, offshore projects and urgent procurement — letting clients manage supplies, spares, clearance and delivery through one dependable partner.

From customs clearance and freight forwarding to warehousing, emergency procurement and ship spare logistics, we handle time-sensitive requirements with practical planning, proper documentation and coordinated delivery.

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Service Overview

One partner, from origin to vessel.

Ocean Crest coordinates end-to-end marine logistics for vessels calling at Colombo and Sri Lanka's major ports. We handle customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing and delivery — moving spares, stores and project cargo from origin to vessel through a single accountable point of contact.

Our logistics solutions support time-sensitive marine requirements with practical planning, proper documentation and coordinated delivery — whether it's routine freight or an urgent, emergency procurement.

Customs Clearance
Freight Forwarding
Air & Sea Freight
Warehousing Solutions
Emergency Procurement
Ship Spare Logistics
Sub-Services

Everything your cargo needs.

Six core logistics services — from customs clearance and freight forwarding to warehousing, emergency procurement and ship spare logistics. Browse the full scope below.

01

Customs Clearance

Fast, compliant customs clearance for spares, stores and project cargo — handling documentation, duties and port authority requirements.

Import & ExportDocumentationDuty HandlingBonded GoodsCompliance
02

Freight Forwarding

End-to-end freight forwarding for inbound and outbound shipments, coordinated to reach your vessel on schedule and within budget.

Inbound & OutboundConsolidationTrackingDocumentationCoordination
03

Air & Sea Freight

Air and sea freight coordination for urgent and standard cargo, choosing the right mode to balance speed, cost and delivery windows.

Air FreightSea FreightExpress OptionsMultimodalRouting
04

Warehousing Solutions

Secure short and long-term storage for spares and stores, with inventory control and quick retrieval for delivery to vessel.

Short & Long TermInventory ControlSecure StorageConsolidationHandling
05

Emergency & Spare Logistics

Rapid emergency procurement and ship spare logistics — sourcing, clearing and delivering critical parts to keep your vessel moving.

Emergency ProcurementShip SparesUrgent DeliverySourcingDoor to Vessel
Why Ocean Crest

Built for reliability on every port call.

Our logistics operation is built on strong freight and customs partnerships, operational discipline and a team with deep expertise in Sri Lanka's port and trade environment.

01

Single Point of Contact

One accountable team manages sourcing, clearance, freight and delivery — removing the need to coordinate multiple providers.

02

Customs & Freight Network

Established customs, forwarder and carrier relationships mean faster clearances, reliable capacity and competitive rates.

03

Full Documentation Support

In-house team handles all shipping documents, customs filings and delivery records for a complete audit trail.

04

Time-Critical Response

Proactive planning and 24/7 coordination keep emergency spares and urgent cargo moving to vessel on schedule.

How It Works

How our service works.

A clear, managed process from your first enquiry through to confirmed delivery — with full communication at every milestone.

1

Enquiry & Planning

Share your cargo details, origin, destination vessel and delivery window. Our team plans the route and mode and prepares a competitive quote within 24 hours, complete with lead times.

2

Booking & Freight

Once accepted, we book capacity with air or sea carriers, arrange collection and consolidation, and prepare all shipping and export documentation.

3

Clearance & Warehousing

On arrival, we handle customs clearance, duties and port formalities, and hold cargo in secure warehousing until your vessel is ready to receive it.

4

Delivery & Confirmation

We deliver directly to the vessel at the agreed time and issue full delivery documentation and receipts — providing a complete audit trail for your records.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about marine logistics services at Sri Lankan ports, answered by our operations team.

We handle ship spares, stores, provisions, technical items and project cargo for vessels, ship operators and offshore projects. Our team manages both routine freight and urgent, time-critical shipments by air and sea, coordinating everything from origin through to delivery at your vessel in Colombo and Sri Lanka's major ports.

Yes. We handle full customs clearance for both imports and exports, including all shipping documentation, duty handling and port authority requirements. Our in-house team also manages bonded goods and compliance, so your cargo clears quickly and correctly without delaying delivery to vessel.

For urgent requirements, we prioritise emergency procurement and ship spare logistics — sourcing, clearing and delivering critical parts as fast as carrier schedules and clearance allow. Contact our 24/7 operations team as early as possible with the part details and vessel schedule so we can plan the fastest viable route.

Yes. We provide secure short and long-term warehousing with inventory control, holding spares and stores until your vessel is ready to receive them. Cargo can be consolidated, stored and retrieved for coordinated delivery to vessel, with full documentation and receipts at every step.

Set Sail With Ocean Crest

Logistics support for your next shipment, ready when you are.

From customs clearance and freight forwarding to warehousing and emergency spare delivery — our team coordinates everything for vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports.

@ Emailtrading@oceancrest.com.lk 24/7 Operations+94 77 477 9009
Headquarters103, Chatham Street, Colombo 01