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German government supports demand-driven warehouse operator training in Sri Lanka
Germany is ranked at the top in the World Logistics Performing Index
In cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Sri Lanka, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), leading logistic companies in Sri Lanka such as Aitken Spence, EFL Global, Hayleys Advantis, Hellmann MAS, John Keells joined the training initiative.
They will provide practical in-company training for 35 trainees to become officially according to German and Sri Lankan standards certified Warehouse Operators.
A new German-certified cooperative vocational training for Warehouse Operators was officially launched by AHK Sri Lanka and GIZ Sri Lanka together with TVEC at an online kickoff event held on 2nd August 2021. Certified by AHK Sri Lanka and TVEC, the five logistics industry forerunners Aitken Spence Logistics, EFL Global, Hayleys Advantis, Hellmann MAS Supply Chains, and John Keells Logistics will provide on-the-job training for these trainees.
The training is part of the GIZ Vocational Training Programme in Sri Lanka (VTSL), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The VTSL programme supports Sri Lankan public training institutes and private sector partners in strengthening industry-driven, demand-based cooperative training. This goes hand in hand with the dual training approach of AHK Sri Lanka, who is the implementation and certification partner for the project.
In his opening statement Chief Delegate of German Industry and Commerce Andreas Hergenroether stated: “We are convinced that this industry and demand driven training will increase the competitiveness of the participating logistic companies. Germany has been ranked for many years at the top in the World Logistics Performing Index, there is a unique knowhow in Germany with regard to dual training in logistics. In 2020 more than 67,000 dual training contracts have been concluded in the field of logistics.”
The Warehouse Operator Training will be certified by AHK Sri Lanka based on the German dual vocational qualification of Warehouse Operator (“Fachlagerist”) and is aligned with the National Competency Standard for “Logistics Operations” (Storekeeper)”. Dual vocational training in Germany is supervised and certified by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHK) and AHK Sri Lanka is the only organization in Sri Lanka officially mandated by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce to certify dual vocational training abroad according to German IHK training standards.
The Business World International Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by Business World International Organisation INC-USA, the event which is recognized as one of the most prestigious Business Award Festivals in the Asia Pacific Region, was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo with the participation of several business personalities and celebrities of Sri Lanka. The Joint Chief Guests were Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali (Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka) and Prof. Dr. Dietmar Doering (Founder / Chairman – AGSEP Research and Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA). Guests of Honour were Tham Whye Long (First Secretary/Head of Chancery – High Commission of Malaysia in Sri Lanka), Prof. Dr. Rohan De Silva (President – Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries), (Retd) Major General R. A. J. N. Ranasingha (RSP USP NDC MSC – Sri Lanka Army), Dr. Rohan Pallewatta (Excutive Chairman of the Start-Up High Tech Company – Lanka Harness, a BOI approved company operating in the Free Trade Zone at Biyagama in Sri Lanka), Dr. Kishu Gomes (Chairman – Exterminators PLC, Group Managing Director / CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies & Advisory Committee Member – Sri Lanka Tourism), Dian Gomes (Nonorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka, Chairman – Colombo School of Business Management & Independent Non-Executive Director – Nestle Lanka Ltd).
Special Guests were Rt. Rev. Bishop Prof. Dr. Nissanka Weerappulige (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Prof. Dr. Dame Anoma Weeraratne Wijenayake (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Gerd Heinzerling (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Priyantha Padmasiri (President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council), M. H. K. M. Hameez (Vice President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council & Immediate Past President – Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council). The invitees were graciously welcomed by Dr. Anthony Dexter Fernando (Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter), Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake (Deputy Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter) and Dr. Emerita Wijenayake (Project Chairperson & Director – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter).
Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its Head Office. This partnership highlights Sampath Bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, driving business growth, and empowering Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through this collaboration, Sampath Bank will serve as the official banking partner for the COYLE Awards and the Young Lankan Program, two flagship initiatives that recognise business excellence and nurture emerging leaders. Supporting these initiatives allows the Bank to create a strong pipeline for SME engagement, provide access to tailored financial solutions, and build meaningful relationships with the country’s leading entrepreneurs.
ANC, a leading Lankan higher education provider, partnered with Northwood University to host the 2025 NUCARS simulation in Sri Lanka for the first time. Held from April 7–11, the event brought together students from the U.S., Europe, and Sri Lanka for an immersive, hands-on learning experience in automotive retail strategy. Twenty-two ANC students participated, showcasing their ability to compete globally. Celebrating its 28th anniversary, NUCARS emphasized teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and real-world business decision-making—highlighting ANC’s commitment to delivering globally recognized education and empowering students with essential skills for the international marketplace, said a release.
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