Janashakthi support for Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders’ Association Cricket Carnival

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Janashakthi Insurance PLC has come forward once again, for the second consecutive occasion, as Main Sponsor of the Six-A-Side Cricket Carnival organised by the Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA)

In the photo (From left) are Thimira Manamendra (Sales Manager - General, JIPLC ), Suresh Basnayaka (AGM - General Sales - Colombo, JIPLC ), Paddy Weerasekera (AGM - Marketing, JIPLC), Ravi Liyanage (General Manager - Sales & Marketing, JIPLC) Tony De Livera (Chairman - SLFFA), Roshan Silva, Neil Abeyratne (Joint Heads of SLFFA Organising Committee) and Rohan Induruwa (Secretary General - SLFFA)

This popular day-night event takes place this Saturday, 14 May 2011, at the NCC grounds, Colombo and is expected to draw a crowd of over 1000 participants, guests and spectators. Among them will be top officials such as Chairmen, Managing Directors, Directors and CEOs of member organisations. 48 teams, comprising member companies, have enthusiastically registered to partake in this event, which is held every other year.

Janashakthi’s General Manager Sales and Marketing Ravi Liyanage said that the Company was happy to partner with the SLFFA on an event of this nature. “We recognise the pivotal role played by the SLFFA in taking the economy forward in post-war Sri Lanka. An event of this nature undoubtedly brings all key players together in a spirit of brotherhood and fellowship and this does augur well for further bonding.”

The carnival atmosphere at the grounds is ideal for the whole family with a kiddies’ corner, food stalls, live band and of course the ‘papare’ along with dancers to keep the audience entertained. Many prizes and surprises will be on offer courtesy of the sponsors and SLFFA.

The event’s principal sponsors are CL Synergy (Pvt) Ltd, Dart Global Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Freight Links International (Pte) Ltd, Hayleys Advantis Ltd, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Marine Transport Services (Pvt) Ltd, Phoenix International Logistics Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Speedmark Transportation Services (Pvt) Ltd, Wings Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Expolanka Freight (Pvt) Ltd and SLFFA Cargo Services.

SLFFA was established in 1981 with the objective of bringing all freight forwarders under one umbrella, with a view to institutionalise and professionalise the trade. Today the Government, relevant Government agencies and the trade have recognised the SLFFA as the Apex body representing the freight forwarders in Sri Lanka.

The SLFFA currently has 92 leading freight forwarding companies in its membership. SLFFA is a member of the regional freight forwarding body - The Federation of Asia Pacific Air cargo Associations (FAPAA) and the International Freight Forwarding body FIATA.

President of the SLFFA Tony de Livera said that the Association has been working towards maximising the benefits to the freight forwarding industry by exploiting to the maximum the potential of Sri Lanka’s strategic geographical location. “We have identified the need for greater investment for the development of air and sea freight facilities, infrastructure and in the development of human resources to sustain the fruition of Sri Lanka becoming the hub port in the region. The SLFFA is also mindful of the developments taking place in the international freight forwarding arena and tries to keep the Sri Lankan freight forwarding industry abreast with the rest of the world”.

SLFFA perceives in providing maximum benefits and opportunities to its members, which will lead to the betterment of the industry as a whole. The proceeds collected at this event will be in aid of the SLFFA’s training arm - The Academy of International Trade and Transportation (AITT).