Advantis completes logistics services for Matara-Beliatta railway line | Sunday Observer

Advantis completes logistics services for Matara-Beliatta railway line

27 January, 2019
Storage and handling of steel rails by Advantis Projects
Storage and handling of steel rails by Advantis Projects

Advantis Projects, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, marked the completion of logistics service provision to construct the Matara-Beliatta railway line recently.

The company was tasked with managing the end-to-end logistics needs - from customs clearance to transportation of project cargo to on-site storage and handling - for the 26.75 km railway line from Matara to Beliatta. The project is the first phase of the Southern Railway extension project, the second phase of which will extend from Beliatta to Hambantota (48 kms) while the third and final phase will extend from Hambantota to Kataragama (39 kms).

Hayleys Advantis Limited Managing Director Ruwan Waidyaratne said, “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to work on the Matara-Beliatta railway project, that will link the towns in the South to the national railway network. This connects well with the Advantis purpose; to inspire, connect and enrich the lives of all our stakeholders, opening a world of opportunities for people.”

“This endeavour will enable more efficient movement of goods and people across the country and accelerate economic growth,” he said.

The Advantis Projects team had deployed 80 ft. extendable trailers with pullers to handle the movement of over 4,300 metric tonnes of steel rails. Weighing 1.5 metric tonnes each, the 25 metre rails had to be moved from Hambantota Port to the project site.

Advantis Projects General Manager Shadil Rizan said, “The skills and dedication of our teams of project logistics professionals together with specialised equipment and the support by stakeholders, helped us overcome the challenges of the project. We look forward to working on more projects of national significance.”

Advantis Projects also handled the clearance and movement of 180 containers of project cargo, consisting of accessories for the stations, including platform steel, steel structures and signal lights. 

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