The Port of Colombo reached a defining point in 2025 by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history. This […]
Port of Colombo Records Historic High of 8.29 Million TEUs in 2025
SLPA and Maersk Deepen Operational Coordination at Port of Colombo
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) continued its engagement with leading global shipping partners this week, hosting senior representatives from A.P. Moller – Maersk’s Dubai Regional […]
SLPA and Evergreen Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and Evergreen Shipping Line further strengthened their long-standing partnership during a productive meeting between senior leadership teams recently at the […]
MSC and SLPA Sign New Terminal Service Agreement
MSC, the world’s largest container line and the highest-volume carrier at the Port of Colombo, confirmed a renewed commitment to its operations in Sri Lanka today. […]
SLPA Hosts Hapag-Lloyd Team for Focused Talks on Port Operations
Senior leadership from Hapag-Lloyd and Hanseatic Global Terminals met with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) in Colombo recently, signalling a purposeful step toward reinforcing their […]
Hapag-Lloyd Delegation Visits Sri Lanka Ports Authority
A senior delegation from Hapag-Lloyd recently visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for further cooperation. The delegation included Mr […]
SLPA Launches Second Berth at Colombo East Container Terminal
SLPA and MSC mark a major step in expanding Colombo Port’s capacity and strengthening Sri Lanka’s role as a regional maritime hub. The Sri Lanka Ports […]
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Delegation Strengthens Maritime Ties with Sri Lanka
A delegation from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges recently visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to explore new avenues for collaboration and to reinforce long-term maritime […]
SLPA Hosts Successful Port Visit for CILT International Convention
DelegatesThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was pleased to host a guided visit to the Port of Colombo for foreign delegates attending the Chartered Institute of […]
Strengthening Legal Foundations for Sri Lanka’s Ports and PPPs with U.S. Support
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), hosted a specialized workshop in Colombo from September 8–10 […]