Sarjak Container Lines (SCL) has partnered with Ocean Gate Logistics (OGL) to strengthen its project cargo and logistics services in the Maldives as infrastructure activity accelerates across the island nation. The partnership combines SCL’s experience in international project logistics with OGL’s local operational capabilities in Malé. Together, the companies will support the movement of containerised cargo, project cargo, breakbulk, out-of-gauge (OOG) and general commercial freight. OGL will provide local coordination for inbound shipments, container repositioning and last-mile logistics. The company will also facilitate cargo distribution from Malé to other islands through barge and local transport services. The partnership comes as the Maldives continues to invest in major infrastructure projects, including the US$500 million Greater Malé Connectivity Project (Thilamale Bridge). The development has increased demand for heavy-lift, oversized and specialised cargo movements across the archipelago. Ashish Sheth, Chairman and Managing Director of Sarjak Container Lines, said the Maldives is becoming an increasingly important market for specialised logistics as infrastructure development gathers pace. He added that combining international shipping expertise with strong local execution will allow the company to better support customers handling complex cargo in the country. Sarjak Container Lines said it has extensive experience transporting project cargo for infrastructure, engineering, renewable energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and industrial projects across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Mohamed Waheed, Managing Director of Ocean Gate Logistics, said the partnership will bring SCL’s project cargo capabilities closer to customers in the Maldives while strengthening local cargo coordination and onward distribution across the islands. The companies said the collaboration will support cargo movements between the Maldives and SCL’s wider int