Hellmann, MAS launch new fashion logistics hub

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings have announced plans to develop a new built-to-suit contract logistics facility in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka, further strengthening their joint venture, Hellmann MAS Supply Chain (HMSC), established in 2018. Located just six kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport, the facility will operate as a dedicated fashion logistics hub within Hellmann’s South Asia network.

The development marks an important step in Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy, reinforcing fashion logistics as a major growth pillar across its global operations. Sri Lanka’s strategic location between Asia, Africa, and Europe positions the hub to support faster, more customer-focused supply chain solutions for the evolving needs of the global fashion industry.

For MAS Holdings, the investment reflects its continued expansion ambitions and reinforces its standing as South Asia’s largest apparel-tech company. The company aims to further strengthen its role in driving innovation and transformation across the apparel sector.

Spanning more than 8,000 square meters, the facility is designed to manage end-to-end fashion logistics operations. It will feature climate- and humidity-controlled zones, solar panels, and scalable infrastructure to support efficient regional distribution across Asia, Africa, and Europe while maintaining high operational and sustainability standards.

The project builds on the long-standing collaboration between Hellmann and MAS Holdings, combining Hellmann’s global logistics expertise with MAS Holdings’ apparel manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to deliver integrated logistics solutions for leading international fashion brands across South Asia.

Patrick Grzywa, Regional COO Contract Logistics IMEA at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics said, “Sri Lanka combines world-class manufacturing and contract logistics capabilities with agile fashion supply chains, making it a trusted partner for global brands. With this new built-to-suit facility, we are strengthening the end-to-end fashion logistics capabilities of Hellmann MAS Supply Chain, our mutual joint venture with MAS Holdings”.

According to Shakthi Ranatunge, Chief Operating Officer at MAS Holdings and Board Member of Hellmann MAS Supply Chain, the investment demonstrates MAS’ continued focus on positioning Sri Lanka as a leading global apparel hub.