About us – McLarens Container Refurbishers Ltd

Who we are

McLarens Container Refurbishers Ltd

Engineering Excellence in Container Refurbishment, Reefer Technical Support & Innovative Steel Solutions

Established in 1986, McLarens Container Refurbishers Ltd has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s leading providers of container inspection, repair, refurbishment, reefer technical support, , and steel fabrication solutions.

Commencing operations by servicing two of the world’s leading international container leasing companies — Transamerica Leasing Inc., USA and Gelco CTI, USA — the company has steadily expanded its capabilities and customer portfolio across the maritime, logistics, engineering, and industrial sectors.

Today, the company proudly serves:

International shipping lines
NVOCC operators
Reefer container operators
Dry container operators
Special equipment operators
ISO tank operators

Backed by experienced technical personnel, IICL-qualified container surveyors, and decades of operational expertise, McLarens Container Refurbishers has earned a reputation for reliability, technical excellence, quality workmanship, and customer trust.

As a member of the renowned McLarens logistics sector , the company operates under internationally recognized standards and is certified under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency, quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement

OUR VISION

To be the most reliable, specialised, and progressive marine and logistics sector group of companies in Sri Lanka.

OUR MISSION

Build on our excellent reputation of dependability by assembling the best team of professionals to deliver effective, economical, and quality solutions to our customers and principals in an ethical and cost-effective manner

Our Leadership

Mr. Neil De Silva

Chairman

Mr.Neil De Silva is a shipping industry professional with over 40 years of hands-on experience in the shipping and container industry. Mr Neil De Silva commenced his shipping career in1971, as a Cadet Officer on cargo ships. He obtained his initial shipping experience at the Ceylon Shipping Corporation.

Mr. H.A.D. De Silva

Group Managing Director

Mr. H.A.D. De Silva Group Managing Director Mr Harsha de Silva has a B.Sc in Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK (1995-98). He obtained his initial work experience as a trainee at the shipping agencies, GAC Dubai, GAC Shipping Colombo and the Mitsui OSK Agency in Colombo.

Mr. A.I.M. Muhsin

Joint Managing Director

Mr. A.I.M. Muhsin counts over 40 years of experience in the field of shipping, container depot operations and other logistics functions, including container leasing, container freight station, container trading activities, and plays a pivotal role in the execution and enforcement of guidelines and control procedures of the McLarens Logistics Group.

Mr. K.G. De Silva

Executive Director

Mr. K.G.De Silva counts over 18 years of financial experience in the field of shipping, container depot operations and logistics functions, including container leasing, container freight station, container trading activities, and plays a pivotal role in the execution and enforcement of guidelines and control procedures of the McLarens Containers Group.

Mr. A.M.M. Amir

Director /COO

Amir Is a well-known professional, he counts over 30 years’ experience in the field of Logistics and has held many senior managerial positions in the Logistics & Operational Management sectors, which includes an overseas assignment as a United Nations volunteer in the republic of Indonesia.