SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, was named a finalist for Airline of the Year – Asia at the prestigious World Air Cargo Awards 2025, held recently at the air cargo Europe trade fair in Messe München, Munich, Germany.
Nominees were selected by an international, independent panel of judges, with finalists
determined through a transparent industry voting process. World Air Cargo Awards sets the
benchmark for recognising excellence across the global air cargo community, with SriLankan
Cargo once again demonstrating its position as one of the region’s best.
Chaminda Perera, Head of Cargo at SriLankan Airlines, commented on this latest
achievement, stating: “It is a significant achievement for SriLankan Cargo, underscoring our
service standards and the trust we have earned among industry leaders. We see this as a
testament to our commitment to providing reliable air cargo services. We will continue to
take every step to offer our customers an efficient gateway between East and West.”
Operationally, SriLankan Cargo maintains a guaranteed uplift rate of 93 per cent and
ensures seamless air freight solutions, with recorded minimum connecting times as short as
40 minutes for transit cargo and fast deliveries. The airline is also dedicated to delivering
customers a streamlined experience, supported by best-in-class technology and strategic
partnerships with digital distribution platforms that enable quick access to online bookings.
As the sole air cargo ground handler at Bandaranaike International Airport, safety and
compliance are central to SriLankan Cargo’s operations. The airline, is certified by several
key regulatory bodies, including the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), IATA Safety Audit
for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and the IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification.
SriLankan Cargo has been providing connectivity for shipments across the Middle East,
Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and Australia, with an online network of
over 30 destinations in 21 countries and an offline network that extends to hundreds more
global cities. Leveraging on road and partner networks, SriLankan Cargo is able to provide
customers the flexibility to move cargo beyond the points which SriLankan Airlines directly
serves. With top-notch storage facilities and cargo handling equipment to manage
customers every requirement, SriLankan Cargo is a one-stop solution for any type of consignment
SriLankan Cargo Named Finalist for Airline of the Year – Asia at World Air Cargo Awards
