CILT Sri Lanka welcomes new Government; hopeful of a vibrant logistics and transport sector

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL) conveyed its best wishes to the newly-appointed Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers at the conclusion of the recent General Election. 

“Guided by the vision and leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, it is the expectation of the Sri Lankan logistics and transport fraternity that Sri Lanka’s logistics and transport industry will play a key role in the progress of the country and the region.  

“The Governing Council of CILT SL is of the view that the clear mandate given by the people would enable the new Government, guided by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, to dynamically drive the development agenda put forward by the SLPP manifesto during the presidential election last year.”

CILT SL also hailed the measures taken by the Government to curtail the adverse health and economic impacts brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. “It is the fervent belief of CILT SL that the mandate given by the people will further strengthen the efforts of the President and Prime Minister to forge ahead with the actions and changes necessary to improve the economic, social and environmental climates of Sri Lanka.” 

CILT SL has been continuously focusing on promoting and advancing the logistics and transport industry while actively taking part in dialogues, deliberations and representations on matters of national importance. The membership of CILT SL comprises of professionals from the industry, academia and the State sector, and collaboratively stimulates the development and growth of the national and regional industry. 

CILT SL Chairman Channaka De Alwis stated: “CILT SL is committed to enabling and empowering the workforce required to meet the demands of the logistics and transport industry through continuous professional training and dissemination of key knowledge areas. CILT SL looks forward to offering its expertise in best practices and sector expertise to all relevant sector ministries to create a stable and business friendly environment that would facilitate the progress of the national economy, create employment and ensure prosperity to all stakeholders.”