Advantis' port-side support extends to naval vessel

Advantis Marine, the marine services arm of Hayleys Advantis Limited, offered end-to-end port side logistics support to the USS Frank Cable (AS-40) submarine tender vessel during its recent refueling and port visit to Sri Lanka.

Advantis provided all port agency and husbandry services to the vessel while it was berthed at the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port."True to our ethos of going 'beyond logistics', we worked in tandem with all stakeholders including the American Embassy in Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy, the Ports Authority of Colombo, and the vessel itself to provide tailor-made solutions that met their every requirement," said General Manager, Advantis Marine, Lilip Sanjeewa.

They managed everything from crew changes to provision of supplies for both the ship and its crew to waste removal from the vessel. They also handled ground transportation requirements for the crew, providing shuttle services for their regular visits to the city as well as guides and vehicles for their excursions to other parts of the island. Hayleys Advantis is at the forefront of the logistics industry with a vision to become Sri Lanka's logistics inspiration. The Group is committed towards being an innovator in the industry, setting the pace and shaping the logistics category.

Advantis Marine is a pioneer in port agency and vessel husbanding operations, with a network spreading through South Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Far East. The unit has secured a premier position in the market as a professional port agent with reliable service standards and speedy turnaround of vessels, a company media release said.