Businesscafe - While the topic of shipping liberalization has generally been the subject of frequent and heated debate in 2022, key stakeholders across Sri Lanka’s logistics and export sectors have become increasingly unified in their call for urgent liberalization of the island’s shipping industry, with shipping and freight forwarding agencies being the most immediate requirement.
Businesscafe - Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will further reinforce its commitment to the US market with the introduction of an additional three weekly flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from 24 April 2023.
Businesscafe - The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) of Sri Lanka has presented GAC with the ‘Gold Award’ in the ‘Large’ category in ‘Business & Professional Services - Export Sector’ at its recent awards ceremony.
Businesscafe - CMA CGM Lanka Pvt Ltd was ranked among the ‘Top 100 Most Respected Entities in 2022’ by the Lanka Monthly Digest (LMD) magazine, receiving top honours in the Logistics sector.
Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in project logistics and heavy cargo transportation, Advantis Projects, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, is swiftly moving ahead with the delivery of two of the largest Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) ever to be deployed in the island.
Businesscafe - Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced a milestone collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide job-based training opportunities for young people aspiring to careers in logistics and transport.
Businesscafe - Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese and Indian markets, reinstating a twice-weekly freighter service from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi via Chennai starting 8 December.
Businesscafe - Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced that DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier's first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to offset the carbon emissions of its cargo shipment.
Businesscafe - Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has been awarded Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Businesscafe - Printing industry veteran Sathis Abeywickrama, Founder & Managing Director of Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd and its sister company Print USA (Pvt) Ltd, was recognized and honored for his dedicated services to the printing & packaging industry by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) and bestowed the prestigious “Packaging Professional of the Year 2020” Award at the Sri Lanka Packaging Awards - Lanka Star 2022 held at Hotel Galadari on 3rd November 2022.
Businesscafe - Another group of Sri Lankans with correctable eye diseases and disorders will soon begin surgery to restore clearer vision, thanks to the latest phase of a community initiative of Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) in partnership with the Nawaloka Hospital.