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Vera Wickramasinghe
Worldlink Shipping Colombo Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe has been elected President of the Freight Forwarder Network (FFN) – Netherlands at the network’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Barcelona, Spain, marking a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s logistics and freight forwarding sector.
While having served on the Board of Directors, she was elected to the Presidency this year. Her election is a historic first for the Network, as she became both its first female President and its first President from outside Europe and the US, ending an unbroken succession of Presidents from those regions.
A respected leader in the international shipping and logistics industry, Wickramasinghe brings decades of experience, expertise, and visionary leadership to her new role.
Established in 2011, the FFN is a globally recognised logistics network dedicated to fostering collaboration and building strong international partnerships. The network comprises members from across 48 countries and is known for its emphasis on reliability, financial transparency, and professional standards within the global freight forwarding sector.
As President of the FFN, Wickramasinghe will work closely with members worldwide to strengthen collaboration, promote industry best practices, support the continued growth of the global freight forwarding community, and drive the strategic expansion of the Network’s global membership.
In another milestone for Sri Lanka, members of the FFN selected Colombo as the host city for the Network’s 15th AGM in 2025, which was held at ITC Ratnadipa. The event brought together logistics and supply chain professionals from around the world, further enhancing Sri Lanka’s profile as a regional logistics hub.
Her appointment represents a proud milestone for Worldlink Shipping Colombo and the broader Sri Lankan logistics industry, highlighting the increasing international recognition of Sri Lankan professionals and their contributions to global trade and supply chain management.
As the Founder and Owner of Worldlink Shipping Colombo, Wickramasinghe has been instrumental in expanding the company’s global logistics footprint and strengthening its reputation as a trusted industry partner. In recognition of her outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, she was honoured with the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Award 2025, presented by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC).
