Aitken Spence Logistics opens new Container Repair and Rigging Facility
View(s):Aitken Spence Logistics further strengthened its service portfolio by opening its new, state-of–the-art container repair and rigging facility at the Aitken Spence Inland Container Terminal located in Mabole, Wattala recently, the company said. The new container repair and rigging facility was declared open by J.M.S. Brito, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Aitken Spence PLC together with Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Chairman of Aitken Spence Maritime and Director Aitken Spence PLC with the presence of Ms. Stasshani Jayawardena, Director of Aitken Spence PLC, Nilantha Wakwella, Managing Director of Aitken Spence Logistics and several directors of Aitken Spence.
Dedicated to catering to the new era of container conversions and repair services – the 24×7 operated, all-weather and under shed facility boasts of high quality standards by handling heavy repairs of containers, GOH conversions and container washing, the media release explained.
The EDI and CEDEX computerized information systems in the facility provides instant reports on container history and repair details, repair statistics, estimates as well as projections for future bookings, it was stated.
“Having pioneered the concept of logistics in Sri Lanka, we will continue to provide demand chain management solutions,” noted Dr. Dissanayake, at the ceremony.
Aitken Spence is Sri Lanka’s largest logistics operator with a longstanding track record of superior performance and pioneering services covering the whole gamut of logistic operations from container handling, cargo, courier and supply chain management. Its maritime services arm represents leading shipping lines and manages container terminal operations in the Africa and the Pacific.
With its future developments in mind, Aitken Spence Logistics intends to provide, high quality repairs of Reefer Containers, pre-trip inspections and monitoring, the release stated.