EFL Project Logistics, the project division of Expolanka Freight (Pvt) Ltd, has completed the logistics operation for the 3.5 MW Biomass (Dendro) Power Project in Wilachchiya, managing the movement of 20 containers from port clearance to final unloading at site.
The consignee for the project was Prasakthi Energy, a subsidiary of Global Trading & Company (Pvt) Ltd. The shipment comprised seven 40-foot flat racks, three 40-foot open-top containers and ten 40-foot high-cube containers, including oversized and out-of-gauge cargo.
The scope of work covered cargo clearance, container release, transportation planning, equipment mobilization and site unloading. The team assessed cargo characteristics and handling requirements to determine suitable transport and unloading arrangements, and mobilized equipment and manpower through its regional network of service providers. Lowbed trailers were deployed for selected items with dimensional and unloading limitations, while cargo was moved in planned lots aligned with site readiness and equipment availability. Port clearance, container release and delivery were scheduled within the available rent-free period to avoid delays and additional costs.
Located in Sri Lanka's dry zone, the site presented difficult ground conditions, unpredictable weather and muddy, slippery access, while equipment availability in the area was limited. The handling of oversized and out-of-gauge shipments added further complexity, requiring careful sequencing and close coordination between the logistics team, transport providers, equipment operators and the project site. Unloading areas, access routes and equipment positioning requirements were reviewed with the site team ahead of cargo arrival.
The assignment was executed successfully, with safety a key consideration in all decisions on transportation, equipment deployment, cargo handling and unloading. According to the team, project logistics goes beyond the transportation of cargo, requiring detailed planning, resource optimization, service-provider coordination and operational monitoring throughout the process.
EFL Project Logistics said the completion of this most recent project reinforces its capability to deliver integrated logistics solutions for complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments. With Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector continuing to expand, they expect demand for partners capable of managing oversized cargo and difficult site deliveries to remain strong.
