Expo Freight bags ‘Logistics Company of the Year’ award

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Expo Freight (EFL) was adjudged the ‘Logistics Company of the year’ at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Ports, Trade and Logistics Conference awards ceremony in Colombo.

The award was received on behalf of EFL by Chief Executive Officer Jagath Pathirane.

Speaking to the media, EFL CEO Pathirane said: “Winning an international award is testimony and an endorsement to the quality of service that we at Expo Freight offer our customers. Sea-trade has not only given Sri Lanka an opportunity to showcase its local infrastructure and capacity that is being developed to be utilised by the sector due to its strategic position, but local enterprises such as ours, that have the capacity and expertise in the industry with over 30 years of experience and a strong regional presence, to expand globally and stand up to the required international best practices and quality requirements.”

Seatrade Communications, co-host of the second edition of the Sri Lanka Ports Trade and Logistics Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2013, focused on important themes from the industry, including successfully creating state-of-the-art port and maritime facilities, financing and investing in major maritime and transport projects in Sri Lanka, and a workshop about successful free-zone development.

Following the conference and exhibition, the awards ceremony featured as part of the Sri Lanka Ports, Trade and Logistics gala dinner, with award-winning SKY News Anchor and Presenter, Jeremy Thompson, as the master of ceremonies. International and domestic conference attendees were present at this prestigious evening, honouring the most accomplished and dynamic maritime companies and executives in the country.

The awards were judged by a panel of international judges, with Chris Hayman as Chairman of the Judging Panel, awarding six winners.

EFL emerged victorious in the ‘Logistics Company of the year’ sector beating the likes of many other heavy industry players.

Expolanka Freight has established itself globally as one of the largest freight forwarding services, primarily focused on servicing the apparel industry and revolutionising specialised solutions in freight forwarding for Sri Lanka’s flourishing fashion houses. With operations around the world in over 16 countries, 44 cities with 60 subsidiaries and joint venture companies, Expolanka is a regional powerhouse in the logistics sector.