Adhira Shipping and Logistics (ASL) is a Dubai-based logistics and shipping company founded in 2022 by Capt. Pappu Sastry. The company specializes in comprehensive logistics services with a strong focus on the mining sector, offering end-to-end solutions that cover everything from mine sites to global markets. ASL provides full project management, port management, barging and transshipment, shipping management, and niche commodity trading. They are known for delivering seamless, cost-efficient logistics solutions tailored to the specific needs of mining clients, including operations in challenging regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, with additional clients in North America and Europe.

ASL operates with a non-asset-based model, engaging contractors only for the duration needed for labor, transportation, and plant hire, which helps reduce costs and optimize equipment and personnel utilization. Their customized approach allows on-site teams to evaluate each project specifically and deliver tailored logistics services from the mine, through transit, port handling, and onboard shipping. This holistic project management approach aims at integrating fragmented mining logistics services to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability across the supply chain.

The company has gained recognition in the industry, with Capt. Sastry, an experienced shipping professional, leading its mission to be among the top five global shipping and logistics providers in the mining commodities sector. ASL emphasizes ethical business practices, environmental respect, and long-term partnerships. With operations strategically based in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers and a focus on sustainable and innovative logistics management, ASL is positioned as a key player supporting mining logistics and bulk commodity transport worldwide.