Monday Aug 25, 2025
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By Divya Thotawatte
Underscoring Sri Lanka’s growing role as a strategic hub in the global supply chain, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is set to host its International Convention 2025 in Colombo from 14-17 September.
Organised by CILT Sri Lanka, the country’s leading professional body for logistics, supply chain, and transport, this marks the second time Sri Lanka will host this prestigious convention, 12 years after the first, repositioning itself as a key logistics hub in the South Asian region.
This convention, themed ‘Future Ready Logistics: Embracing Change and Driving Sustainability,’ will be held at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo. The event is expected to attract over 150 delegates from more than 30 countries to Sri Lanka, including government officials, diplomats, global industry leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and professionals from all modes of transport and supply chain disciplines.
CILT SL President Chandima Hulangamuwa said, “We had to bid for it and several other countries had also bid for it. We were selected after detailed scrutinising of our country’s situation as well as our capabilities as CILT Sri Lanka. When you look at the region, Sri Lanka has one of the greatest locations and greatest branches of CILT than its neighbouring countries.”
He noted that the event will explore advances in technology, supply chain strategies, circularity, and sustainability, which are critical in an interconnected global economy. “There will also be several international speakers, carefully selected to provide maximum value to industry participants,” he added.
The four-day convention will feature keynote speeches from world-renowned experts, interactive workshops, and panel discussions exploring the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the industry. Delegates will also gain access to valuable networking opportunities, the CILT Awards ceremony, and cultural tours and experiences showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, further enhancing the event’s impact on tourism and related industries.
“With global delegates representing every facet of the industry, it will be an invaluable platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing innovations, and positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive logistics hub in the South Asian and Indian Ocean regions,” Hulangamuwa added.
Convention Chairperson Gayathri Karunanayake emphasised the event’s focus on digitalisation, sustainability, and resilience. For the first time, the event will feature a two-day conference packed with presentations and case studies from global speakers, covering land transportation, maritime, supply chain, and aviation.
By bringing together local professionals and over a hundred foreign delegates from every continent, the convention aims to inspire transformative thinking, share best practices, and foster collaborations that will help industries thrive in the evolving global landscape, Karunanayake said.
