According to www.indexbox.io, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings have launched a new fashion logistics hub in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka — located within 15 kilometers of Bandaranaike International Airport. The facility, operated by their joint venture Hellmann MAS Supply Chain (HMSC), opened on May 23, 2026.
Facility Specifications and Sustainability Features
The built-to-suit logistics hub spans more than 8,000 square meters and includes dedicated climate-controlled and humidity-controlled storage zones — critical for apparel handling across seasonal and regional variations. Solar panels are installed on-site as part of the project’s sustainability framework. This marks the second major infrastructure investment by HMSC since its formation in 2018.
Strategic Network Integration
The hub serves as a dedicated node within Hellmann’s South Asia logistics network and is designed to facilitate regional distribution across Asia, Africa, and Europe. According to the companies, the location near Colombo Airport enables air freight connectivity to over 40 destinations served by scheduled and charter flights from Bandaranaike International Airport. The facility supports Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy, which targets 30% growth in contract logistics revenue by 2030 — with fashion logistics identified as a priority vertical.
Industry Context and Regional Positioning
Sri Lanka exported $5.2 billion worth of apparel and textiles in 2025, accounting for 42% of total national exports, per Sri Lanka Exporters’ Association data. MAS Holdings — Sri Lanka’s largest apparel exporter — produced 127 million garments in 2025 across 32 factories. The new hub directly supports MAS’s goal to increase export value by 15% annually through 2028, as stated in its 2025–2028 corporate roadmap.
Executive Perspectives
“Sri Lanka offers world-class manufacturing and contract logistics capabilities alongside agile fashion supply chains.” — Patrick Grzywa, Regional COO Contract Logistics IMEA at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
“The investment reinforces Sri Lanka’s role as a global apparel hub and enhances the ability to provide speed and agility while supporting a more resilient apparel ecosystem in the country.” — Shakthi Ranatunge, Chief Operating Officer at MAS Holdings
Supply Chain Implications
For supply chain professionals, the hub reduces average lead time for air-freighted fashion consignments from Sri Lanka to key European markets — including Germany and the UK — by 22 hours, based on pre- and post-hub operational benchmarks published by HMSC. It also consolidates cross-docking, labeling, quality inspection, and compliance documentation into a single site, cutting non-value-added handling steps by 35%. The facility employs 185 full-time staff, with 72% trained in ISO 28000-certified security protocols — aligning with global fashion brand requirements for supply chain integrity.
Source: www.indexbox.io
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
