HR Aarai at berth at the Port of Colombo

HR Lines Introduces Two More Vessels on the Colombo-Chattogram Route

Bangladesh’s only container ship owner and operator, HR Lines Limited, a Karnaphuli Company, has introduced two more vessels to its Colombo-Chattogram Express (CCE) service under agency of Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited. The two additional vessels: HR FARHA and HR AARAI, increases the frequency between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Chattogram, Bangladesh, to…

Hayleys Group Launches Flagship Project ‘Kirulu’ to Lead Biodiversity Conservation Efforts

Initiative to support Sri Lanka’s commitment to global Bonn Challenge Mahaweli Authority to support project as technical partner University of Wayamba to conduct annual assessment of conservation areas Iconic diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC announced the successful completion of Phase I in its flagship biodiversity conservation initiative ‘Kirulu’, focused on restoring biological ecosystems and…

Sustainability Through Responsible Production

In conversation with Leonie Vaas  By Imesh Ranasinghe  In June 2021, The United Nations Global Compact announced 10 new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneers and among the 10 pioneers, Leonie Vaas was announced as the SDG Pioneer for Responsible Production for her extraordinary work at Hayleys Fabric PLC as the Manager of Sustainability and Innovations.…

Alumex and Mabroc Teas Donate COVID-19 High Dependency Care Unit to Kiribathgoda Base Hospital

In a bid to alleviate the growing strain on the country’s healthcare sector, Hayleys Group companies Alumex PLC and Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd. have partnered to refurbish a ward at the Kiribathgoda Base Hospital, contributing both infrastructure and manpower to convert it into a fully-fledged COVID-19 high-dependency unit. Completed in just 25 days, the new…

Hayleys Plantations’ KVPL Secures World’s First Sustainability Framework Certificate

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a valued member of the Hayleys Plantations sector, set a new global benchmark for the plantations industry, as all 10 of its rubber estates received the world’s first Sustainability Framework Certificates from Preferred by Nature, an international non-profit organisation that supports better land management and business practices with a focus…

LMD: Interview with Mr. Mohan Pandithage

Hayleys operates in 12 diverse industry sectors with deep-rooted relationships across supply chains, distribution networks and customer segments. With its portfolio of products sold in more than 70 markets across the world, the highly diversified conglomerate is one of the country’s largest value added exporters, commanding global market leading positions in several of the key…

Journey Towards Transforming Sri Lanka into Global Logistics Powerhouse: The Hayleys Advantis Story

Throughout Sri Lanka’s history, its fortunes were tied to the maritime and shipping industry. Whilst it is true that our country is blessed with a wealth of natural resources, it is our ability to effectively trade that has enabled Sri Lanka to secure the level of cumulative economic development at present. Logistics underpins our nation’s…