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Mr. Lalith Witanachchi completed his primary and secondary education at St. Thomas” College, Mount Lavinia and joined the shipping industry in 1985. He became a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers – (UK) in the year 2000 and assumed duties as the General Manager of the Local Agency Office of Hapag-Lloyd AG in 2010. He was appointed as Vice President of Hapag-Lloyd Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, in 2021
Mr. Witanachchi became a member of the ICS controlling council-UK from 2013 to 2015 and elected as the Chairman of the ICS (Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers) UK, Sri Lanka Branch in 2015 for a tenure of 2 years. During this period, he served as a member of the advisory committee for the Ministry of Shipping and Ports, Sri Lanka.
He is serving as a permanent member of the lecturing panel of ICS UK – Sri Lanka Branch and serves as a member of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka)
On February 15, 2024, Hapag-Lloyd Lanka demonstrated its commitment to sustainability under their CSR initiative by distributing trees to all employees, reinforcing its dedication to environmental stewardship. As a core pillar of Strategy 2030, sustainability drives the company’s efforts to create a greener future while engaging employees in meaningful action. By gifting trees, Hapag-Lloyd Lanka not only contributed to reforestation and carbon reduction but also empowered its workforce to take personal responsibility for environmental conservation. This initiative reflects the company’s holistic approach to integrating sustainability into its operations and fostering a culture of environmental awareness among its team members.
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Awards in Sri Lanka recognize outstanding performance in customer service and maritime excellence. Hapag-Lloyd Lanka has earned multiple ICS awards, demonstrating their leadership in customer care and operational excellence within the Europe and Mediterranean trades along with the USA and Gulf trades. These accolades reflect the joint venture’s commitment to professional benchmarks and continuous service improvement in the Sri Lankan maritime industry.
The National Logistics Awards, organized by the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA), celebrate excellence in logistics and freight services. These awards highlight Hapag-Lloyd Lanka’s commitment to maintaining high service standards and fostering operational improvements. This recognition also reflects the synergy between Hapag-Lloyd’s global expertise and Aitken Spence Maritime’s local presence, contributing to their reputation as a leader in the container shipping industry through Colombo Port operations. Hapag-Lloyd Lanka, a key player in the ocean carrier sector, and has earned recognition in recent years:
The CILT Awards in Sri Lanka celebrate excellence in logistics, transport, and supply chain management. These awards recognize companies and professionals for outstanding customer service, innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable practices. They serve as a benchmark for the industry, encouraging best practices and fostering growth across different logistics and transport sectors.
The SLPA Awards recognize excellence among mainline container operators at the Port of Colombo, evaluating performance based on container throughput and operational efficiency at key terminals (JCT, SAGT, and CICT). These awards promote collaboration to enhance port efficiency and position Colombo as a top regional maritime hub
ISO Awards are certifications granted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), acknowledging that an organization meets international standards in specific areas of operatio Hapag-Lloyd Lanka is proud to be the first liner agency company in Sri Lanka to receive both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. These globally recognized standards reflect the company’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability:
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At Hapag-Lloyd, sustainability is an integral part of our quality leadership, which is focused on respecting our planet, valuing people, and enabling prosperity.
