Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- McLarens Group, a name synonymous with Sri Lanka's maritime industry, marked its 75th anniversary in December 2024, a significant milestone in its journey of vision, growth, and excellence.

What began as an entrepreneurial endeavour by John Duncan McLaren, a Scottish gentleman who sailed to Sri Lanka in 1935, soon evolved into a thriving enterprise formally registered in 1949 as J.D. McLaren and co. Initially focused on serving the interests of international shipowners as shipping agents and coal suppliers,

McLarens has since grown into a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence in maritime and logistics, as well as new sectors such as petroleum and energy, manufacturing and distribution, property and stra...