Advantis 3PL Plus unveils central logistics hub in Thulhiriya

Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage cut the ribbon at the ceremonial opening of the Central Logistics Hub in Thulhiriya, Kegalle

• Adds 60,000 sq. feet of warehousing space to the Group’s footprint
• Hub to function as one of the main 3PL and warehousing facilities of Hayleys Advantis
• Last mile pick-up and drop-off facility launched at the new centre

Enhancing its capabilities as a third-party logistics provider, Advantis 3PL Plus, a subsidiary of the Hayleys Advantis Group, unveiled a state-of-the-art Central Logistics Hub in Thulhiriya, Kegalle.

Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage ceremonially opened the premises in the presence of Hayleys Advantis Managing Director Ruwan Waidyaratne, Hayleys Advantis Group Management Committee members, BOI Investor Services Executive Director Mahinda Ramanayake, BOI Zones Executive Director Lawrance Madapatha and representatives from the Sri Lanka Police and the Warakapola Divisional Secretariat.

“It is with great pride that we unveil the Thulhiriya Central Logistics Hub to the world of trade and commerce. As the 3PL leader in Sri Lanka, this facility will allow us to boost our operating efficiencies and service levels to all of our clients. Undoubtedly, this hub will be a nexus for commercial trade and distribution in the future” said Hayleys Advantis Managing Director Ruwan Waidyaratne.

Strategically located near the Central Expressway, the 60,000-square-foot facility will act as one of the main hubs for the Integrated Logistics Cluster operations of the Group, enhancing its end-to-end logistics services from supply chain procurement to warehousing and delivery. Moreover, the last-mile pick-up and drop-off service was officially launched at the location, displaying the subsidiary’s efforts exerted towards strengthening the final phase of the delivery process to end customers.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, BOI Zones Executive Director Lawrance Madapatha explained: “Investments in logistics and warehousing have the potential to have a multiplier effect on numerous industries, including the streamlining of imports and exports. Moreover, the facility managed by Advantis 3PL Plus has created many job opportunities for youth in the area. As such, we welcome the team to Thulhiriya.”

“The new facility, while providing services to third parties, will act as an imperative component of the end-to-end supply chain operations of the Group. Given its strategic location, we are now poised to strengthen deliveries to our end customers which include both local and international clientele. This will vastly improve the logistics management within the country and support the economy during these challenging times,” said Hayleys Advantis Group Management Committee Member Sheran Abeysundere.

Delivering the vote of thanks at the opening ceremony, Advantis 3PL Sri Lanka Head Dharshana Wijemanne took the opportunity to thank the Advantis 3PL Plus team for their immense support in constructing Thulhiriya as a key logistical hub. “Despite an ongoing economic crisis, our teams worked towards establishing this facility with the latest technology while providing our loyal customers with uninterrupted services. I want to take this opportunity to thank each of my employees for their commitment to achieving our shared goals.”