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 […]
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Delegation Strengthens Maritime Ties with Sri Lanka
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 […]
SLPA Signs Terminal Services Agreement with Maersk to Enhance Operations
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today, 22 August 2025, signed a Terminal Services Agreement (TSA) with Maersk, one of the world’s foremost shipping and logistics […]
Gateways to Growth: US, Sri Lanka, and Maldives forge stronger maritime and trade partnerships
The high-level event convened an influential group of diplomats, policymakers, port authorities, and more than sixty US business representatives, highlighting a shared commitment to expanding strategic […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority delegation visits Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance cooperation
During the meetings, both parties acknowledged the complex environment in which modern ports operate, including fluctuations in trade volumes, evolving regulatory requirements, rapid digital transformation, and […]
Capsized Vessel MSC ELSA III: Containers Wash Ashore in Kollam, Oil Spill Fears Trigger Emergency Response
A maritime incident off the coast of Alappuzha has triggered environmental and safety concerns after multiple containers from the capsized feeder ship MSC ELSA III washed […]
Marlink SOC Report Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Cyber Threats Targeting Maritime Sector
Cybercriminals adopt generative AI and advanced tactics, posing escalating risks to maritime operations Maritime connectivity provider Marlink has released its latest Security Operations Centre (SOC) report […]
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Escalate in Maritime Sector as Digital Heritage Becomes Strategic Imperative
Industry experts stress the importance of integrating cybersecurity with strategic foresight amid rising AI-driven threats. As cybercriminals grow more sophisticated and deploy AI-driven tactics to infiltrate […]
Maritime Industry Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Seafarers
Isolation, long contracts, and digital pressures exacerbate mental strain as shipowners respond with new support measures The maritime industry is confronting an escalating mental health crisis […]