SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification for its cargo ground handling operations at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), reaffirming the airline’s consistent commitment to excellence in all aspects of cargo operations.

According to the Airline, the certification, awarded by the internationally accredited Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), confirms that SriLankan Cargo’s terminal operations, import and export handling, warehousing and documentation processes meet the highest standards of quality, compliance and efficiency.

Chaminda Perera, Head of Cargo at SriLankan Airlines, stated, “Achieving ISO 9001:2015 is a testament to our dedication to maintaining world-class standards in cargo ground handling. It reflects the tireless efforts of our cargo and ground operations teams to ensure efficient and customer-focused service delivery, as well as the strategic process improvements, employee training and strong quality assurance practices we uphold.” 

The ISO 9001:2015 standard is globally recognised for its focus on quality management principles, including customer satisfaction, leadership, risk-based thinking and continuous process improvement. The certification applies to the full spectrum of activities performed by SriLankan Cargo, from export acceptance and import delivery to transit cargo processing, handling of special cargo such as live animals, perishables, valuables and dangerous goods, and documentation control.

This achievement aligns with SriLankan Cargo’s broader strategy to enhance its cargo services, build global trust and support Sri Lanka’s position as a regional logistics hub, underscoring the airline’s continued commitment to excellence, safety and customer satisfaction in the global air cargo industry.

SriLankan Cargo has been providing connectivity for shipments across the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and Australia, with an online network of over 30 destinations in 21 countries and an offline network that extends to hundreds more global cities. Leveraging on road and partner networks, SriLankan Cargo is able to provide customers the flexibility to move cargo beyond the points which SriLankan Airlines directly serves. With top-notch storage facilities and cargo handling equipment to manage customers every requirement, SriLankan Cargo is a one-stop solution for any type of consignment. (Newswire)

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The Central Government, in coordination with Goa government, is developing Goa as a major cargo and cruise destination, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a release on Tuesday.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, said that the Central Government has developed an International and Domestic Cruise Terminal, along with a Ferry Terminal at Mormugao Port, Goa, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 101.72 crore.

The project is scheduled for completion by March 2025. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is also preparing DPRs for 09 coastal jetties in Goa to boost cargo volume, reduce traffic, and improve inland transport.

Efforts to increase cargo include building new terminals, expanding existing ones, enhancing connectivity, upgrading equipment, and promoting coastal shipping through subsidies and reduced charges. To further boost cruise activities, the Central Government launched the Cruise Bharat Mission in 2024, Union Minister Sonwal said.

The expected economic impacts of such development like creating jobs in transportation, hospitality, retail, and tourism, boosting local business revenue. It also improves local connectivity through enhanced inland waterway services, including ferry and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) services, enabled by integrated cruise circuits, he added.

Projects with high social impact but lacking in financial returns, as well as those where public-private partnership (PPP) funding is not viable, are funded through the Sagarmala Scheme of the Ministry.

Partial funding assistance as grant-in-aid is provided for various projects, including fishing harbour development, coastal community skill enhancement, coastal cargo and tourism infrastructure, port modernisation for better capacity and efficiency, rail track upgrades, road widening to alleviate congestion, and Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax infrastructure for urban water transportation. (ANI)

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