Breaking Gender Barriers in Sri Lanka’s Logistics Sector 📦

Aitken Spence Logistics (ASL) and global shipping giant Maersk have partnered to enhance diversity within Sri Lanka’s logistics and supply chain management sector by deploying female forklift operators at ASL’s 100,000 sq. ft. Container Freight Station (CFS). • Key Highlights & Initiative: • Adaptation of Maersk India’s "Pink Warehouse" concept to create operational roles for women in traditionally male-dominated environments. • Launched with 8 female operators, scaling into an established operational fixture to challenge outdated industry perceptions. • Aims to foster workplace inclusion, financial independence, and skill development within Sri Lanka's broader warehousing & 3PL ecosystem. • Sector Context: • Spearheaded by leadership at Aitken Spence Logistics and Maersk Sri Lanka to drive gender diversification across primary freight forwarding and inland container operations.