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 […]

Industry expert calls for a shift from “data hoarding” to intelligent maritime data use for operational and environmental gains The shipping industry is swimming in data […]

A high-level Japanese business delegation led by Mr. Bokuto Yamauchi, Chairman and Group CEO of Expolanka Holdings Group, recently visited Sri Lanka for discussions with the […]

The MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world, made a significant port call at Colombo Port on 28th April 2025. The colossal […]

As part of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) course curriculum, Course Participants undertake subject-related visits during Term 1 to enhance their practical understanding […]

A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, met with the Sri Lanka Port Authority’s Chairman -Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe and  the  Managing […]

On this morning, 10th January 2025, His Excellency Akio Isomata, the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, made a notable visit to the Port of […]

A high-level delegation led by Mr Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), visited Colombo Port yesterday to assess the progress […]

In 2024, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved their highest-ever throughput, reaching 2.41 million TEUs amidst competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, emphasising its vital […]

“There will be no politics in the ministry. Our focus will be on uniting both the private and public sectors to move the country forward.” The […]