Sri Lankan horticulture sector keen to tap into DFC's unmatched advantages

While Ceylinco Foliage Export Ltd, producers, wholesalers and exporters of fresh quality foliage, plant material and accessories has already become a tenant at the DFC, Huejay Floriculture (PVT) LTD Company, which deals in flowers, has expressed interest in being part of the DFC growth story.

Mr. Ibrahim Ahli, Marketing Director DFC, who met several senior government officials and private businessmen in Sri Lanka during his recent visit to the island, confirmed that during the course of his discussions, these officials and businessmen have expressed their avid interest in taking advantage of DFC's state-of-the-art facilities.

'DFC, thanks to its strategic location at the Dubai International Airport, serves more than 113 airlines offering easy access to over 194 destinations. This comprehensive and quicker accessibility factor is largely unmatched by any other transhipment facility. The Sri Lankan operators want to tap this DFC advantage and cash in on the opportunity to increase their business potential,' Mr. Ahli added.

A mix of climatic conditions spread equally throughout the year is conducive to uninterrupted growth of plants in Sri Lanka. Thus businesses in the horticulture and floriculture sectors in Sri Lanka with their abundant supply of goods are eagerly looking to reach markets beyond the region through the DFC.

Mr. Viraj Ekanayake, Country Manager, Ceylinco, said: 'Even though as a conglomerate our network of operators has been extensive, we have witnessed additional benefits through the facilities at the DFC as our business links continue to expand. We hope more Sri Lankan businesses will take advantage of the facilities at the DFC to maximize their business prospects.'