Cargo ships have consistently increased in size over the last 25 years, but what are the largest container ships in the world? Container ships have increased […]
The top 10 largest container ships in the world
MV MAERSK Edmonton’s First Call at ECT of SLPA
MAERSK Edmonton, operating within MAERSK Line’s West Africa Xpress Service (WAX Service), made its inaugural call at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Sri Lanka […]
M.V. Ane Mærsk Makes Maiden Port Call in Colombo, Leading the Charge in Sustainable Shipping
The M.V. Ane Mærsk recently completed its inaugural port call at the Port of Colombo, marking a significant milestone in maritime history. Named after Ane Mærsk […]
U.S. Backs Expansion of Sri Lanka’s Ports Sector with Capacity Building Program for Sri Lanka Ports Authority
On January 31, The Colombo Plan, with funding from the U.S. Embassy, launched a three-year program to enhance the technical expertise of Sri Lanka Ports Authority […]
New STS Cranes En Route for East Container Terminal
ZHEN HUA 24 En Route to Sri Lanka Carrying Brand-New Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes for East Container Terminal In a strategic move to bolster its maritime infrastructure, […]
VIDEO: Unifeeder’s Managing Director Shares Maritime Insights on ConnectX Debut
In a groundbreaking premiere of ConnectX, our debut episode explores the world of shipping and logistics with a special interview featuring Mr. Marius Gomez, the seasoned […]
Maritime Facilitation Centre Marks Milestone in Sri Lanka’s Infrastructure Development
A momentous ceremony steeped in Chinese tradition took place at the Colombo Port premises, as Transport, Highways, and Mass Media Minister, Hon. Bandula Gunawardana, and Minister […]
Port of Colombo: Foundation Stone Laid for ECT’s Operation & Admin Building
SLPA EVENT: On August 3, 2023, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority held an auspicious ceremony at the Port of Colombo, where they laid the foundation stone […]
Celebrating 44 Years of Excellence: Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Celebrating 44 Years of Excellence OUR STORY IN BRIEF (1979-2023) Port of Colombo NOTE FROM THE MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION On this auspicious day, 1st […]
ConnectX by SLPA: Official Trailer
We are pleased to unveil the official trailer of ConnectX, an exciting new series of interviews featuring key stakeholders of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. With […]