Here’s an interview to give you an idea of Sri Lanka’s freight market from the words of Dinesh Sri Chandrasekara, chairman of the Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association. Which trade routes does Sri Lanka connect by air or sea? What makes the country ideal for such cargo connections? Sri Lanka’s strategic position off the Southern tip of India places it within twenty nautical miles of the major East-West shipping route that connects major ports. The Colombo Port is viewed as … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan forwarders group gives rundown of the market
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Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
Sri Lanka's edible fish exporters are experiencing a boom following the resumption of shipments to Europe, and Emirates SkyCargo is playing a key role in helping them capitalise on this resurgence. SkyCargo reports that it is currently transporting about 100 tons of edible fish a week from Colombo to markets in Europe and the USA, a noteworthy increase over export volumes that were prevailing before the implementation of the 15-month suspension of exports to Europe in … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
Etihad to resume Sri Lanka flights
Etihad Airways is set to resume flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo, Sri Lanka following an end to civil conflict in the country, it said. The airline will operate four A320 flights a week starting in January 2010. … [Read more...] about Etihad to resume Sri Lanka flights
Etihad to resume Sri Lanka flights
Etihad Airways is set to resume flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo, Sri Lanka following an end to civil conflict in the country, it said. The airline will operate four A320 flights a week starting in January 2010. … [Read more...] about Etihad to resume Sri Lanka flights
The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?
Implementation of CASS is a contentious topic discussed in airline circles: IATA has been having on going discussions in Sri Lanka with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines, as well as other on-line carriers on implementation of the Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) in the country. IATA has also been in close dialogue with the Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) with regard to the proposed implementation. CASS is a system designed for billing and settling of accounts … [Read more...] about The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?