16 January 2019 01:10 pm Views - 817
Advantis Projects, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, renowned for its expertise in transporting oversized and specialized cargo, marked the successful completion of logistics service provision for the construction of the Matara-Beliatta railway line recently.
The company was tasked with managing the end-to-end logistics requirements - from customs clearance to transportation of project cargo to on-site storage and handling - for the 26.75km long railway line from Matara to Beliatta. The project is the first phase of the Southern Railway extension project, the second phase of which will extend from Beliatta to Hambantota (48 kms) while the third and final phase will extend from Hambantota to Kataragama (39 kms).
“We are honored to have had the opportunity to work on the Matara-Beliatta railway project, the first phase of a project that will link the towns in the South to the national railway network. This connects well with the Advantis purpose; to inspire, connect and enrich the lives of all our stakeholders, opening up a world of opportunities for the people in the region and beyond,” said Mr.
The Advantis Projects team had
Extensive route surveys were carried out to identify and overcome possible bottlenecks, especially along the narrow roads in rural areas, to ensure the smooth movement of these long beams. The company had to get the roads expanded at certain locations for this purpose.
Speaking about the logistics management for the project, General Manager – Advantis Projects, Shadil Rizan said, “The skills and
Advantis Projects also handled the clearance and movement of 180 containers of project cargo consisting of accessories for the
The company has built its expertise over the
Backed by Hayleys Advantis Limited, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, Advantis Projects has continuously expanded its service offering and is recognized as the market leader in providing project logistics solutions to local and international contractors who are involved in large-scale infrastructure development projects. The