The Logistics Giant takes further steps in Going Beyond 2011…

Over the years, the Transportation and Logistics industry has evolved across the globe with a majority of existing companies providing services to cover a gamut of customer requirements under one roof. The industry in Sri Lanka has kept up with these global developments, largely due to the contributions of the private sector which are now complemented by government assistance in terms of infrastructure development and other trade contributions.

Amongst the industry players in Sri Lanka is a well known Giant, who has established itself as the undisputed leader in the Transportation and Logistics industry. Hayleys Advantis continues to strengthen its position by expanding its horizons continuously. The company has spread its wings across the service sectors of International Freight Management, Terminals & Engineering, Integrated Logistics and Marine Operations, and has positioned itself as THE regional leader in logistics services.

Counting over fifty years of expertise in the Transportation and Logistics arena, Hayleys Advantis pioneered the local shipping and freight forwarding agency business and now provides comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions while providing logistics support services to national infrastructure projects and the global movement of cargo.

The company also plays a pioneering role in the 3rd party logistics (3PL) industry catering to a wide spectrum of Multi National Companies from diverse industry verticals. The 3PL sector of Hayleys Advantis was recently awarded with a Merit Certification at the National Quality Awards conducted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, certifying their focus on quality and service excellence. Meanwhile the Inland Logistics unit of Hayleys Advantis has contributed to a wide range of development projects in the island and is established as a key player in the inland logistics industry.

Being a truly diverse player in the logistics industry, Hayleys Advantis also provides logistics services for the oil and gas industry. Hayleys Advantis provided services and expertise to the 3D seismic and met ocean surveys in Sri Lanka, and is currently involved in providing logistics services for the first Exploratory Drilling phase off the Mannar Basin.

Further establishing its position the company recently handled the first ever specialised cargo operation at the newly constructed Magampura – Mahinda Rajapakse Port in Hambantota. This expands the horizons of their Marine Services unit – the service portfolio of which includes vessel agency operations, off shore support services and surveying and classification services while operating their own ships as well.

Hayleys Advantis also has a unique position in the Terminals and Engineering Sector, being the only recipient of the National Quality Award for inland container depot operations. They have further expanded into the container conversions industry where they currently hold over 50% of the market share under the Convertainers® brand. The logistics engineering unit maintained by Hayleys Advantis provides specialized services such as rigging for Garments on Hangers and logistics products such as tamper evident security seals and flexi tanks for bulk liquid transportation.

Whilst economic sustainability is a constant focus, Hayleys Advantis is also focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and Green initiatives which earned it the Gold Award in the Sting Corporate Sustainability Ratings 2011. With people, processes and systems that complement the growth of the company, Hayleys Advantis is Going Beyond all barriers, towards a more prosperous industrial generation.

Through this service coverage and attention to the spirit of the Triple Bottom Line, Hayleys Advantis has built a distinctive competitive edge in the market maintaining their position as the undisputed leader in the Transportation and Logistics industry; a position that is strengthened by their association with the Hayleys Group, Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent multinational conglomerate.

Established in 1878 and adjudged Sri Lanka’s Best Corporate Citizen four times, the Hayleys Group employs more than 30,000 people, and accounts for 2.78 per cent of the country’s export income.