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 Christiaan Goeman Borgesius, Senior Director – RME Operations; Mr Jubil Thankachan, Director of Marine Operations – RME Operations; and Mr Lloyd De Villers, Director of Procurement. They were accompanied by officers from Hapag-Lloyd’s local agent and met with senior management of the SLPA.
Representing the SLPA were Chairman Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe (Rtd), Vice Chairman Eng. Herath M. P. Jayawardhana, Managing Director Eng. Ganaka Hemachandra, Director of Marketing & Business Development Mr U. Kumara, and Director (acting) Operations Mr. Pradeep Perera. The meeting focused on ongoing developments at the ports and discussed ways to improve operations and expand capacity.
The Hapag-Lloyd delegation commended the SLPA for its ongoing efforts to develop the ports and emphasised the value of a long-term, reliable partnership. Both sides also explored opportunities for further improvements to ensure smooth and efficient port operations.
