Global Park nominated international logistics hub
Tamara Nissanka
Marks and Spencer nominated Global Park, Seeduwa to be its
international logistics hub. This BoI approved venture is the first ever
international logistics hub in the world.
Business Development and Infrastructure Manager of Global Park,
Priyanka Dissanayake told Daily News Business that the total value of
the project amounts to 15 million US dollars.
logistics hub: Chairman/ Director General of the BoI,
Dhammika Perera, Head of Marks and Spencer International
Operations Simon Doyle, and Project Manager Kieran Donovan
at the Global Park. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa |
Under the project, Global Park will provide Marks and Spencer with
storage and other infrastructure facilities. Global Park receives
garments from 21 countries world wide, and subsequently redirects them
to global destinations as directly marketable commodities, after having
made value additions in the Seeduwa storage facility.
Marks and Spencer plans to increase its international business by
15-20 per cent within the next five years. The newly launched logistics
hub is expected to spur the company's capacity in achieving this goal.
Dissanayake said this venture has opened 1000 employment
opportunities especially for the youth. Global Park expects a 20 per
cent increase in revenues as a result of this initiative. Global Park, a
final finishing plant owns a storage capacity of three million pieces.
Dissanayake mentioned that Sri Lanka is fortunate to have
successfully negotiated this agreement with Marks and Spencer, as it
provides the country with a competitive edge over other international
competitors in the apparel sector, such as India and Bangladesh.
"This will be a boost to our garment industry, and also it positions
Sri Lanka strongly in the global economy." Media Director of the BoI,
Dilip S. Samarasinghe said.
According to the venture launched yesterday, garments belonging to
Marks and Spencer will be imported and delivered to Global Park by RJV
International, and these goods will be catagorised and exported to Marks
and Spencer entities world wide. |