The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) convened its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, where it appointed new office bearers for the 2026/2027 term. The event featured Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, as the Chief Guest, along with Mr. W.W.S. Mangala, Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, who attended as the Guest of Honour.
During the meeting, Mr. Andre Fernando, the Managing Director of MAC Supply Chain Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, was elected as the Chairman of SLFFA for the upcoming term. Mr. Shavindra Dias, Managing Director of Foreway Logistics, will serve as Vice Chairman, while Mr. Priyan Seilman, Director of Scanwell Logistics Colombo, assumes the role of Treasurer.
The newly formed Executive Committee comprises representatives from several prominent logistics companies, including Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd, David Pieris Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Expolanka Freight (Pvt) Ltd, Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Freight Links International (Pte) Ltd, GAC Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Salota International (Pvt) Ltd, Shermans Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, and Speedmark Transportation Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. The committee has pledged to enhance industry cooperation and bolster the logistics and freight forwarding sector in Sri Lanka.
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In his address to attendees, the Association presented a strategic plan called “Fast Tracking Colombo to be the Next Cargo Hub.” This initiative aims to transition beyond traditional transshipment methods to establish a comprehensive regional logistics hub. The proposed strategies include creating Sea-Air multimodal bonded corridors with expedited 24- to 48-hour connections to better compete with established international logistics centers.
To accommodate the increasing volume of trade, SLFFA underscored crucial infrastructure upgrades at Bandaranaike International Airport and the East and West Container Terminals at the Port of Colombo. Furthermore, SLFFA Cargo Services has put forth a proposal for investment in Less than Container Load (LCL) cargo and Multi-Country Consolidation facilities, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority under a private-sector initiative.
Over the past year, SLFFA has made significant progress in trade digitalization and financial governance. Key achievements include the launch of ASYHUB in partnership with Sri Lanka Customs to expedite processing and information sharing, the implementation of digital Delivery Order validations via the NAVIS system, training over 650 industry professionals, and the submission of a Digital Transformation Report to government officials advocating for the adoption of electronic bills of lading.
Additionally, the Association has successfully safeguarded member interests concerning the Cargo Account Settlement System (CASS) and established a centralized SLFFA Debtor Database to encourage responsible credit management among its more than 180 member companies.
SLFFA emphasized its commitment to ongoing workforce development through its training division, the Academy of International Trade and Transport (AITT).
In addition to business-focused initiatives, SLFFA has continued its social responsibility efforts, which include supporting pediatric surgical facilities at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, aiding the Arthur Perera Elders’ Home, and contributing Rs. 3.2 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka initiative.
The newly appointed leadership and Executive Committee are dedicated to enhancing the freight forwarding and logistics sector in Sri Lanka, fostering industry collaboration, and advancing the interests of SLFFA members.
