1978
Atlas Shipping Lines Limited (ASLL) acquired the “MV AL SALMA,” a 10,000 Dead-Weight Tonnage (DWT) ship; becoming the first company owning and operating an OGV in Bangladesh.
1977
Atlas Navigation Company Limited (ANCL) was inaugurated, for international Ocean-Going Vessel (OGV) chartering, local general shipping agent, inland water passenger transportation and liner out operator agent.
1966
Atlas Shipping Lines Limited (ASLL) began operations in Chittagong, effectively acting as a CNF-based clearing and forwarding, chartering and handling agency for tramp vessels after the Bangladesh..
1962
The Chairman completed an extensive training program in shipping at Bremen, Hamburg, Antwerp and Rotterdam, sponsored by M/S HANSA LINE, Bremen.
1955
Sanaullah Chowdhury, Chairman and Managing Director of Atlas Group, began his career as a trainee in the shipping field with M/S Show Wallace (Pakistan) Limited, Chittagong, Bangladesh.