Aramex has continued its expansion in Asia with the creation of a joint venture in Sri Lanka toprovide international supply chain services to and from the island.
The Middle East-based logistics and transportation solutions provider has teamed up withDelmege, a diversified Sri Lankan business group, to form a joint venture company, Aramex DelmegeLogistics (Pvt) Ltd. The new company combines Aramex’s global supply chain expertise and vastinternational transportation network with Delmege’s deep understanding of the Sri Lankan market andits unmatched service coverage in the country.
Aramex Delmege will offer a range of supply chain solutions, including warehousing anddistribution, sea, air and ground transportation, freight forwarding consolidation and customsbrokerage. A special focus of the new company will be services in process analysis, design andmanagement of supply chain for Sri Lankan clients. The venture further boosts Aramex’s capabilitiesin the third party logistics (3PL) segment and will expand its global portfolio of clients invarious industry verticals.
“We are delighted to have found the perfect partner in Delmege to help us strengthen ourinfrastructure and network in South Asia. The formation of Aramex Delmege is part of our ongoingcommitment to optimise our existing and future supply chain offering within Sri Lanka by providingcomprehensive, cost-effective logistics solutions and management,” said Othman Aljeda, CEO – Asia,Aramex.
“As one of the global leaders in logistics and supply chain solutions, Aramex is an idealcomplement to Delmege – a partnership that will offer diversified supply chain solutions in SriLanka,” said Shamil Mendes, Group Director of Delmege Forsyth Group. “Aramex Delmege will synergisethe strengths of both companies to offer our customers operational effectiveness and rationalisetheir costs.”
Aramex Delmege will connect its operations to the integrated communication technologyinfrastructure at Aramex International, thus enabling a seamless flow of information betweenDelmege, Aramex and all its global alliance members and customers.
