Launched in April 2002, C-TPAT is a joint government-business initiative designed to ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect the flow of global trade. Through C-TPAT, U.S. Customs has joined with the owners of the supply chain -- importers, carriers, brokers, warehousemen and manufacturers -- to provide the highest level of security throughout the supply chain while facilitating the movement of goods entering the United States. The C-TPAT program focuses on ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information provided to Customs during the cargo entry and clearing process.

The C-TPAT certification highlights EFL's commitment towards enforcing stringent security measures in helping the U.S. Customs Service to maintain the security of U.S. borders and curb potential terrorist activities.

EFL is committed to continuous efforts of securing its operations against possible compromise, and of maintaining a high level of compliance in Customs-related areas. As a benefit for participating, Customs has committed to providing "fast-lane" processing of your transactions.

EFL continues to be at the forefront of technology and, guarantees fast and reliable services aimed at exceeding customers' expectations.

To qualify for membership in C-TPAT, companies must conduct a detailed self-assessment of supply chain security using the C-TPAT security guidelines created by Customs and the trade community. Companies must also submit a supply chain security profile questionnaire to Customs, and implement a program to enhance security throughout the supply chain in accordance with the C-TPAT guidelines.

(June 2008)

Expolanka Freight Limited has once again won the Best Global On-Time Performance Award for the services it provided to the logistics division of US-based retailer, Limited Brands, Inc. during last year 2007.   Mr. Hanif Yusoof, Managing Director of Expolanka Freight Limited and Mr. S. Senthilnathan Managing Director of Expo Freight India received respective awards for Sri Lanka and India during an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on March 13th, 2008.

Limited Brands sells women's and men's apparel, lingerie, beauty and personal care products through its more than 2,900 stores. Its globally recognized brands include Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, Henri Bendel, La Senza and The White Barn Candle Co.

It is truly an honor to receive this prestigious award for the third consecutive year and it indicates that we're strongly focused on our customers and our continuous effort to improve the efficiency and sustainability which our customers will continue to benefit.

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(March 2008)

Limitedbrands LOGISTICS SERVICES (LLS) presented “The Power of One Award” to Mr. Chandana Rodrigo - Regional Sales Director of Expolanka Freight during their annual awards presentation in Hong Kong on March 13th 2008.

Presenting the award Ms. Holli Goare of LLS said  "Tonight’s Power of One Award for the Air Operations side goes to an individual that continually impresses me and makes things happen – All of the time.”

As the Regional Sales Director Chandana executes on all aspects of the LLS business – facilitates edi challenges, addresses operational needs and focuses on customer service.

Chandana has been instrumental in successfully implementing and running LLS sea/air program out of Colombo (in which Expolanka Freight received an award earlier this evening) and has since provided LLS additional information on opportunities to expand this program out of additional origins.

He and his team have consistently exceeded LLS expectations on not only performance but also service with a can do attitude.  When a request is made of them they always

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“In Expolanka’ s quest for continuous improvements for the benefit of our customers we are pleased to announce the setting up of a dedicated Import Clearance Division for all Air Import operations with effect from 1st January, 2008. The unit based in Seeduwa, operates 24/7 basis rendering a seamless clearance and delivery operation. BOI enterprises having “Special Removal” (SR) approvals are being catered to round the clock basis.

The unit is headed by the Head of Imports Kapila Gunawardena and the following team could be contacted for quotations and all operational requirements.

Mr.Kapila Gunawardena
Head of Ocean Imports 
Tel  +94 11 4791009      
Mobile +94 77 7767362  
kapila@expolanka.com

Mrs.Seetha Nanayakkara     
Manager - Air Freight Imports   
Tel  +94 77 2724475      
Mobile  +94 11 4791028 
seetha@expolanka.com

Mr.Thilak Bollegala
Assistant Manager CHP Division
Tel  +94 11 4791082     
Mobile +94 77 7269350 
thilak@expolanka.com

Expolanka Freight Ltd.
Air Import Clearance Division
No.593, Negombo Road, Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa
Tel/Fax + 94 11 4335573
Contact : Pradeep Wijesundara
Mobile + 94 77 2440555
pradeep@expolanka.com


(February 2008)

In our quest to extending our services to the doorstep of our customers, we are delighted to announce the opening of our latest branch office in Sri Lanka at the Seethawaka Export Processing Zone on 1st January, 2008.

Mr.Sisila Senanayake with years of experience in Commercial and Customer care joined us to take charge of the new office whom we warmly welcome to the EFL family. Whilst we look forward to strengthen our local network operation by providing the highest quality services to our existing customers we intend to attract more valuable customers with this new beginning. This significant investment in our branch network reflects our commitment to continue to delight our customers by exceeding their expectations with the very best in service excellence and quality.

Contact details are as follows

Mr.Sisila Senanyake
Co-ordinator
Expolanka Freight Limited
No.H51, Kudagama Road,
Seethawaka, Avissawella.
Tel/Fax : +94 36 4270783
E-mail:sisila@expolanka.com

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(January 2008)

Expolanka Bangladesh has been awarded the 10th International Golden Transport Award (New Millennium Award) by the Trade Leaders' Club at a luncheon at Hotel Melisa Castilla, Madrid, Spain on October 29, 2007.

Managing Director of Expolanka Bangladesh Ltd. Mahbubul Anam received the award from Arsenio Padro Rodriguez, Chairman of the Trade Leaders' Club.

Mahbubul Anam said, ' This is an international recognition of our activities, and I am very happy to receive the Award from a businessmen's association that has 7,000 members - leaders of big and medium size companies in all sectors and activities, the main users of companies related with transport worldwide.'

Expolanka Bangladesh Ltd. is in the freight forwarding and logistics trade in Bangladesh since 1992 and is one of the leading freight forwarding / logistics companies of the country. With a dedicated 145-member staff, Expolanka Bangladesh provides freight solutions for many international leading customers and agents worldwide.

Expolanka provides service to global partners with two branch offices in Chittagong Port and Zia International Airport, beside the head office in Dhaka.

(October 2007)