## SLFFA Announces New Leadership Transition to Drive Logistics Growth 🚢

The Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) has announced a strategic leadership transition effective March 6, 2026, to navigate evolving global supply chains and bolster Sri Lanka’s position as a regional hub. • New Appointments: Chairman: Andre Fernando (formerly Vice Chairman), bringing over 30 years of industry experience. Vice Chairman: Shavindra Dias (formerly Treasurer). Treasurer: Priyan Seilman (formerly Executive Committee Member). • Strategic Context: The transition follows the departure of Channa Gunawardena, credited with reinforcing the association's role in the trade and logistics ecosystem. The new team takes office as the sector faces rapid digitalization and geopolitical shifts. • Key Industry Priorities: Modernization: Focus on digital transformation of logistics processes and trade facilitation. Competitiveness: Enhancing Colombo’s status as a logistics hub along the East-West maritime route. Collaboration: Strengthening policy engagement between the private sector and government stakeholders to support exporters and importers. The move signals a commitment to institutional continuity and professional representation for the freight forwarding and supply chain community. _Source: SLFFA Official Announcement (March 16, 2026)_