Bids have already arrived for the construction and completion of the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port, billed for completion by 2023. The bids […]
ECT: Bid evaluation for civil works, equipment begins
Five factors shaping the future shipping
Innovation in shipping requires collaboration, scale, data and entirely new set of business models The Lloyd’s List ‘How to Innovate in Shipping’ webinar looked at how […]
A greater synergy between India and Sri Lanka pivotal to handle future container volume growth – SLPA Chairman
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola – Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Gopal Baglay. […]
UNESCAP and Sri Lanka discuss Sustainable Freight Transport strategy
Press Release issued by Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Kingdom of Thailand A national consultation workshop on a […]
SLPA holds meeting with CASA
A meeting between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and the representatives of the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) was held yesterday, 7 July 2021, […]
Bangladesh Support for Shipping Industry in Sri Lanka is vital – SLPA Chairman
A meeting between the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) […]
Carrier profits to surpass $100 billion in 2021
Container shipping liner profits will surpass $100 billion in 2021 despite continued operational disruption to ports and the global supply chain, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants (Drewry). […]
How to Keep the Right balance between ocean protection and production
Five key messages from UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy Dona Bertarelli on why the ocean needs protection more than ever, so it can continue […]
SLPA Chairman visits CICT and SAGT
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, visited the Colombo International Container Terminal and South Asia Gateway Terminal in Port of Colombo today. There he […]
Data digitisation and visibility improves situational awareness
In an age of digital transformation, maritime data digitalisation and standardisation have become paramount to supporting changes along the entire chain of information processing. Without digital […]