The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna emphasizes that adequate fuel reserves are maintained at the port fuel bank and, that there is no disruption to the operation of the port due to the current fuel crisis. The Port of Colombo operates normally and its fuel bank has a stock of 32,000 metric tons of fuel.
“In the face of the fuel crisis, the port activities will not be allowed to falter and the employees are making a commendable contribution towards the smooth and efficient operations at all sectors of the port,” he said.