October 28, 2024
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6min
Colombo, October 25th 2024: Leading Sri Lankan Freight Forwarding and Logistics company, CL Synergy Limited (CLS), celebrated 20 years of operations in September 2024. The company that was established in 2004, today boasts an extended team of over 500 professionals, dedicated to changing the industry status quo. With headquarters in Colombo, 3 associate companies and […]

October 22, 2024
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4min
Latest order adds capacity to meet strong customer demand amidst Dubai’s growing prominence as a preferred global logistics hub Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end […]

October 14, 2024
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5min
Hayleys Travels, a leading provider of comprehensive travel solutions and a fully owned subsidiary of the Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, proudly marks its 40th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1984, Hayleys Travels has consistently upheld a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This milestone marks a momentous journey […]

September 24, 2024
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3min
Oki Doki, a leading provider of digital transportation solutions with a global footprint, and a fully-owned subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT) as its Gold Sponsor for all events for the financial year 2024-2025. Expolanka Holdings is also the holding company of EFL Global, a prominent […]

August 24, 2024
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8min
In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis that’s crippling the nation’s export sector. Outdated, manual systems have become breeding grounds for corruption, where bribery and inefficiency rule, bleeding exporters dry and stifling economic growth. The country stands at […]

July 22, 2024
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3min
July 21, 2024: Envio Global Logistics (EGL), a burgeoning force in Sri Lanka’s freight forwarding and logistics sector, recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. As part of the celebration, EGL has given its office at Parkland Building, Colombo 02, a complete makeover, enhancing facilities to better serve clients and foster a more innovative and collaborative work […]

July 21, 2024
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3min
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) recently showcased its strategic vision and accomplishments at the Sri Lanka Transport and Logistics Conference 2024, organised by Bricsa Consulting, India. Held at the Sheraton Colombo, the conference brought together key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to discuss current and future challenges in the transport and logistics […]

April 1, 2024
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1min
Expolanka Holdings appoints Bokuto Yamauchi, a seasoned industry expert with a wealth of experience in logistics as the Group CEO of Expolanka Holdings and President of EFL Global. Yamauchi’s appointment reflects Expolanka’s commitment to maintaining its position as a market leader, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having spent […]

March 4, 2024
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5min
With a history of over 45 years, the Expolanka Group today has transformed itself into a leading logistics company with an international presence spanning 39 countries. Being a supply chain specialist, the Company is one of the leading service providers to the export industry in Sri Lanka and generates a significant share of its earnings […]

February 19, 2024
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6min
Exemplifying exceptional environmental stewardship, Advantis – Project Logistics, a subsidiary of the Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, completed the rehabilitation of multiple water tanks as a part of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Projects (CSIAPs). The CSIAP has not only increased agricultural productivity but also conserved water resources, promoting sustainable […]


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