By: Staff Writer
December 24, Colombo (LNW): DHL Global Forwarding has made a major advancement in enhancing Sri Lanka’s logistics capabilities with the opening of a state-of-the-art, 85,000-square-foot centralized warehouse.
This new facility will consolidate several smaller satellite warehouses and serve as the new home for DHL’s life sciences and healthcare (LSH) facility, which is relocating from Peliyagoda in early 2025.
Strategically located in Ekala, Ja-Ela—equidistant from the airport and the port city—this facility is positioned for optimal efficiency in supply chain operations. It will cater to a broad spectrum of industries with specialized infrastructure, including:
Life Sciences and Healthcare: The facility will offer fully GDP-certified, temperature-controlled storage spaces for sensitive goods.
Technology: Dedicated areas with top-tier security protocols.
Project Cargo, Electronics, FMCG, Apparel, and Vehicles: The facility will provide ISO-certified solutions, ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance across various sectors.
According to Sudeep Raina, Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Sri Lanka has become a crucial logistics hub in South Asia, attracting prominent shipping lines and exporters.
The country’s logistics sector contributes 2.5% to the nation’s GDP, roughly €1.9 billion, playing an essential role in Sri Lanka’s economic development and global trade connectivity.
As highlighted by the Sri Lanka Economic Development Board, the Port of Colombo has seen a steady 4.5% growth in container traffic over the last decade, with transshipment accounting for over 75% of total container traffic.
The global logistics landscape has been increasingly influenced by recent disruptions, underscoring the need for resilient and adaptive logistics solutions.
With the Indian Ocean serving as one of the busiest East-West trade corridors and the strategic positioning of Sri Lanka between Singapore and Dubai, the country’s development as a logistics hub is gaining prominence.
This new facility reinforces DHL’s ongoing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s ambition to be a logistics powerhouse while offering customers access to advanced, reliable services.
In line with its sustainability goals, the facility will use green electricity generated by solar panels installed on-site, reflecting DHL’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
This version provides further context on Sri Lanka’s logistics importance and DHL’s strategic positioning while expanding on the facility’s features and global relevance.
