Asian – Dispatch

SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, was named as a finalist for Airline of the Year – Asia, at the prestigious World Air Cargo Awards 2025, held recently at the air cargo Europe trade fair in Messe München, Munich, Germany.

The nominees were selected by an international, independent panel of judges, with the finalists determined through a transparent industry voting process. The World Air Cargo Awards sets the benchmark for recognising excellence across the global air cargo community, with SriLankan Cargo once again demonstrating its position as one of the region’s best.

SriLankan Airlines Head of Cargo Chaminda Perera commented on this latest achievement, stating, “It is a significant achievement for SriLankan Cargo, underscoring our service standards and the trust we have earned among the industry leaders. We see this as a testament to our commitment to providing reliable air cargo services. We will continue to take every step to offer our customers an efficient gateway between East and West.”

Operationally, SriLankan Cargo maintains a guaranteed uplift rate of 93 percent and ensures seamless air freight solutions, with recorded minimum connecting times as short as 40 minutes for transit cargo and fast deliveries. The airline is also dedicated to delivering the customers a streamlined experience, supported by best-in-class technology and strategic partnerships with digital distribution platforms that enable quick access to online bookings. As the sole air cargo ground handler at Bandaranaike International Airport, safety and compliance are central to SriLankan Cargo’s operations. The airline is certified by several key regulatory bodies, including the IATA Operational Safety Audit, IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations and IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification.

SriLankan Cargo has been providing connectivity for shipments across the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and Australia, with an online network of over 30 destinations in 21 countries and an offline network that extends to hundreds more global cities. Leveraging on road and partner networks, SriLankan Cargo is able to provide the customers the flexibility to move cargo beyond the points which SriLankan Airlines directly serves. With top-notch storage facilities and cargo handling equipment to manage the customers’ every requirement, SriLankan Cargo is a one-stop solution for any type of consignment.

Source: Daily Mirror