John Keells Logistics Partners with Macktiles Lanka to Redefine Their Transport Operations

John Keells Logistics Partners with Macktiles Lanka to Redefine Their Transport Operations

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading third-party logistics solutions providers, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Macktiles Lanka, the country’s largest tile manufacturer. This partnership aims to revolutionise Macktiles Lanka’s transport operations, ensuring enhanced efficiency and reliability across its distribution network.

Macktiles Lanka has long been a highly reputed entity in Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector, renowned for its industry-leading quality. With its focus on sustained growth and operational excellence, Macktiles has chosen JKLL as its supply chain management partner to elevate its transport operations. The decision is underpinned by JKLL’s proven track record in delivering customised transport solutions, exceptional reliability and the ability to scale operations in line with dynamic business needs.

Through this partnership, JKLL will deploy advanced transport management technologies, real-time tracking and data visibility, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across Sri Lanka. JKLL is well-equipped to offer Macktiles outstanding transport services, due to its industry-specific expertise, advanced transport management technologies and a skilled team of transport professionals. The collaboration will enable Macktiles to benefit from tailored transport services, greater operational efficiency and robust growth support while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Lasitha Manchanayake, Chief Executive Officer at JKLL, commented, ‘We are delighted to collaborate with Macktiles Lanka, a leader in the manufacturing sector. By combining our expertise with innovative logistics solutions, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient and scalable services that align with Macktiles’ strategic objectives. We are committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s logistics landscape through innovation and client-focused service’.

Ahmed Shafee, Chief Operating Officer at Macktiles Lanka, shared his thoughts on the partnership, stating, ‘The decision to partner with John Keells Logistics was driven by their unparalleled expertise and proven capability in transport management. We are confident that their solutions will play a pivotal role in improving our operational efficiency and supporting our growth ambitions. This partnership marks an important step in ensuring the consistent and reliable delivery of our products across the nation’.

The partnership with Macktiles Lanka is fully aligned with JKLL’s strategic transport goals which include supporting long-term growth, being committed to technological advancement, enhancing Sri Lanka’s export potential and last-mile delivery capabilities and enabling sustainable and efficient transport. By driving efficiency and reliability, JKLL continues to set benchmarks for Sri Lanka’s supply chain management sector, empowering industries and contributing to the country’s economic development.

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, operating with over 80+ companies in 7 diverse industry sectors. With a history of over 150 years, John Keells Group provides careers to over 15,000 persons and has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Respected Entity’ for 19 Years by LMD magazine. John Keells Holdings PLC was ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the ‘Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment’ by Transparency International Sri Lanka. Whilst being a full member of the World Economic Forum and a participant of the UN Global Compact, JKH drives its CSR vision of “Empowering the Nation for Tomorrow” through the John Keells Foundation and through the social entrepreneurship initiative, ‘Plasticcycle’, which is a catalyst in significantly reducing plastic pollution in Sri Lanka.

Photo Caption: (Standing from left: Naadira Jumat – Manager, Business Development, JKLL; Hasitha Hewage – Head of Growth and Strategy, JKLL; Lasitha Manchanayake – CEO, JKLL; Ahmed Shafee – COO, Macktiles; and Aaqil Farhaz – Head of Finance, Macktiles.)