Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
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| Chairman Trisherman Frink |
The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council yesterday urged the Government to look into the increasingly deteriorating conditions for both exports and importers from the impacts of the Middle East war.
Issuing a statement, the Council said it wished to draw the Government’s urgent attention to the growing challenges faced by exporters and importers due to the ongoing fuel shortage in the country. The current situation is beginning to significantly disrupt manufacturing operations, logistics movements, and the overall efficiency of Sri Lanka’s supply chain.
Manufacturing facilities across the country depend on a consistent daily supply of fuel to sustain production and meet export commitments. The limited availability of fuel is creating operational uncertainties that could directly impact the country’s ability to honour international trade obligations.
In addition to production challenges, manufacturers are also facing serious difficulties in arranging transportation for their workforce. Ensuring that employees can travel to and from factories has become increasingly challenging under the present circumstances, further affecting the continuity of operations.
Equally critical is the movement of logistics vehicles that transport cargo between factories, warehouses, container yards, and ports. Fuel shortages affecting trucks and other cargo transportation vehicles are causing delays in the movement of goods, which could potentially impact shipment schedules and Sri Lanka’s reliability as a trading partner in the global market.
In light of these developments, the Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council respectfully calls upon the Government to urgently intervene and introduce practical measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for manufacturing plants, worker transportation, and logistics operations connected to the export and import sectors.
Maintaining the smooth functioning of the export supply chain is vital for sustaining Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings and preserving the country’s reputation as a dependable trading partner.
The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council remains committed to working closely with the Government and relevant authorities to support solutions that will safeguard the continuity of the nation’s export sector during this challenging period.
The statement was signed by Chairman Trisherman Frink.
