Far East Trading Company was established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Colombo Marine (Pvt) Ltd, under the leadership of Mr. Shanthikumar Thenuwara, Chairman of Colombo Marine (Pvt) Ltd, who brings over five decades of industry expertise. The company was founded with a clear mandate to streamline local distribution operations and build a robust, scalable operational platform.

Spearheaded by Mr. Shanthikumar Thenuwara and guided by a seasoned top management team comprising Mr. Carmen Thenuwara, Mr. Gayan Thenuwara, Mr. S. Thenuwara, and Mr. N.S. Thenuwara, Far East Trading Company has evolved into a dynamic international trading enterprise with a growing global presence.

Headquartered in Sri Lanka, the company specializes in the efficient and competitive movement of commodities across markets. Its diversified portfolio spans seafood imports and exports, agricultural commodities, oil and gas trading, and the supply of industrial and agricultural machinery, further strengthened by in-house pet food manufacturing operations.

Far East Trading Company operates with a disciplined focus on operational excellence, underpinned by speed, precision, and accountability. The company is committed to ensuring reliability across its supply chains, maintaining competitive market positioning, and delivering consistent execution at scale.

At its core, the company is driven by a commitment to building enduring partnerships, honoring its obligations, and generating measurable value for stakeholders across every market it serves.