As of August 2024, Colombo Port’s container handling has seen notable growth: SLPA increased by 16%, SAGT by 10.4%, and CICT by 5.0%, contributing to an […]
Clarifying Media Misrepresentation on Port Operations
Incident at Jaya Container Terminal: Fire Averted on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III”
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority executed a rapid response to avert a major catastrophe by successfully containing a fire on MV “MSC CAPETOWN III” at Port […]
SLPA Marks 45 Years with Celebrations and Developments
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) celebrated its 45th anniversary yesterday (1 August 2024) at its Chaithya Road premises with religious activities. The event was spearheaded […]
SLPA’s 45 Years of Excellence
Reflecting on 45 years of Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s transformative impact on Sri Lanka’s ports while envisioning continued growth and excellence in the maritime sector by […]
Strengthening Regional Maritime Security: Highlights from the ReCAAP Cluster Meeting in Colombo
The ReCAAP Cluster Meeting, held from 22nd to 25th July 2024 in Colombo, brought together representatives from Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh to address “Preparedness to […]
Port of Colombo Becomes World’s Top Performer in Growth
Recognised for Outstanding Growth and Performance in the First Quarter of the Year by Alphaliner The Port of Colombo has achieved landmark recognition by being named […]
ConnectX New Episode: In Conversation with Iqram Cuttilan
In our latest episode of ConnectX, we have the pleasure of hosting Mr. Iqram Cuttilan, the Managing Director of Aitken Spence Shipping Ltd. With a career […]
NDC Course Participants Visit Port of Colombo
National Defence College Course Participants Visit Port of Colombo for Economic Security Module Today, a group of course participants from the National Defence College (NDC) conducted […]
Charting Sustainable Ports: U.S. Embassy Event at Indo-Pacific Business Forum
U.S. Embassy in Colombo Hosts Event on Sustainable Development in the Ports Sector in conjunction with the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Manila In conjunction with the […]
Shipping mostly settles into new normal avoiding the Red Sea
The industry has largely become accustomed to longer routes though some ports are still adapting to increased volumes. The shipping industry has settled into a new […]