GSL, an influential 3PL in the UAE, is a member of the prestigious Al Shirawi Group of companies and is well-known for being the home of more than 100 brands and companies that depend on GSL for their expansion logistics. Gurumurthi Shankar, the Chief Operating Officer, has spearheaded the business’s growth to its present state of dominance in the industry. Since he joined the company, GSL has expanded its customer base, service offering, and footprint, serving over 160,000 pallet position locations.
Driven by the growth-minded GSL Spirit, the team remains the market’s go-to Growth Logistics partner, as demonstrated by its numerous accolades over 2023. GSL has been working to expand its DIC facility to be ready for Q1 2024, keeping in mind the growth of its clientele. In addition, the company has started operations in Oman and plans to expand into new regional and international markets in 2024 and 2025. GSL, which supports innovation driven by the customer’s needs, raises by making significant investments in automation, digitization, and sustainability. Implementing a paperless operation has reduced paper consumption by roughly 55%.
At the heart of its operation is the willingness to do the right thing, and investing in sustainability comes easily for team GSL. It has recently embarked on a new ESG study to be completed in 2024, with newly installed solar panels in DIC & DIP + solar panel trucks as part of many other initiatives.