Ceylon Freight & Logistics Association

The Ceylon Freight Forwarders Association (CEYFFA) serves as the voice of the Freight Forwarding Industry. Founded in 2013 the CEYFFA is dedicated to helping members of the freight industry to flourish as they strive to achieve their objectives in a thriving global marketplace and fast-paced world cargo network. CEYFFA is a platform for professionals in Logistics to network and currently represented most of the registered freight forwarders who are in to sea and air freight forwarding.

To keep abreast with the developments in the international arena, the Association achieves its goals by monitoring relevant cercial and governmental activities and facilitating discussions of their impact on the international trade community. Additionally, the association holds seminars, formulates policy views, and conducts public relations and public affairs activities.

Objectives
  • To attain high standards of professional conduct within the Forwarding Industry.
  • To actively facilitate the development of more efficient Freight Forwarding services.
  • To maintain & expand consultative relationships with various relevant Government authorities.
  • To maintain & expand consultative relationships with Industry service providers.
  • To develop and facilitate appropriate Training and Education programs.
  • To maintain & develop effective public relations through appropriate media outlets.
  • To source and provide an increasing range of relevant services and benefits to our membership.
  • To promptly and efficiently disseminate various relevant information to the membership.
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Maxwell de Silva
FICS, CMILT, MBA ( Sri.J)

Chairman’s Message

I am delighted to send this message on the occasion of launching of CEYFFA website which is the  need of the hour.

CEYFFA was incorporated in 2013 amidst many issues, mainly to cater to the needs of the small and medium scale freight and logistics operators in our country as there was no representation  in any of the forums to raise the voice of the voiceless. Since then this primary objective is being achieved and am very pleased with it.

Since 2013, we have made representations to the Finance Ministry,  government institutions, ministry of shipping, SL Customs and have made our presence most visible and have raised the profile of CEYFFA as the Voice of the Freight Forwarders within  and outside the industry.

Our recent  strategic alliance with CASA is one of the milestones in our short history and the current legal battle over the Government Gazette concerning the  licensing, THC , Local handling cost , Transhipment cost are being handled by CEYFFA and the success will be evident soon.

Members issues and concerns are being addressed and we are always available for any consultation you need in order to do your business satisfactorily.

One of  the, need of the hour, is to get much needed volunteers to assist us in various sub-committees and to have the experts in each area working hand in hand with us to serve CEYFFA and to simply the processes to enhance country’s competitiveness. I appeal all of you to join our Sub-Committees and give your valuable time to work with us in achieving the  overall objective of CEYFFA and to ensure the supply chain is seamless in Sri Lanka.

Its time to give and I appeal to you to come forward in our march towards prosperity.