John Keells Logistics launches innovative fleet management operation for DHL Express Sri Lanka

John Keells Logistics (JKLL), a leading provider of 3PL services in Sri Lanka, launched a new fleet management operation in partnership with DHL Express Sri Lanka earlier this year. 

This strategic collaboration involves dedicated fleet deployment and driver management by JKLL on behalf of DHL Express Sri Lanka while complying with DHL’s global standards. 

The official partnership launch event was held at the DHL head office Colombo. It was attended by John Keells Group Chairperson Krishan Balendra, DHL Express Global CEO John Pearson, John Keells Group Transportation and Plantation Sectors President Zafir Hashim, John Keells Logistics CEO Lasitha Manchanayake, John Keells Logistics Head of Growth and Strategy Hasitha Hewage, DHL Express Senior Vice President South Asia R.S. Subramanian and DHL Express Sri Lanka Country Manager Dimithri Perera. 

The partnership offers numerous benefits to DHL Express Sri Lanka, including enhanced operational efficiency and reliability, cost savings and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. The investment made in developing a tailor-made fleet of vehicles towards this collaboration, reinforces JKLL’s commitment to excellence and its ability to match the expectations of a global logistics leader. In addition, this initiative underscores JKLL’s ability to execute complex logistics operations with precision and efficiency, supported by the company’s robust financial stability and nearly 20 years of industry expertise.

Manchanayake emphasised the significance of this collaboration stating, “Our partnership with DHL Express Sri Lanka represents a pivotal step in our quest to deliver cutting-edge logistics solutions. Through this initiative, we are exemplifying our ability to meet global standards in operational efficiency, safety and reliability—while contributing towards our goals of strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding service offerings, driving innovation and upholding a client-centric approach. We have now stepped into a new dimension of successfully managing such fleets, demonstrating our capacity to handle complex logistics operations seamlessly and efficiently.”