The world’s largest containership, HMM Algeciras, passed through the Suez Canal on Monday as the record-setting 24,000 TEU class vessel makes its maiden voyage from Asia […]
World’s Largest Containership Sails Through the Suez Canal
Necessity of strategic maritime partnerships
Sri Lanka is a major maritime hub in the region and pivotal partner in maritime security. by RC Wijegunaratne I would say partnerships matter more than […]
Understanding Container Markings – What do they mean?
Ever driven behind a truck carrying a shipping container on the motorway? Or perhaps maybe you have seen the markings on a container, especially the back […]
Importance of Maritime Transport and Ports
In the changing socio-economic situation, it is my hope that SLPA and all related stakeholders will make continuous efforts to improve maritime transport and ports for […]
Maritime security is about ports, too
When it comes to the Indian Ocean, maritime crime and security has long been a central subject of attention. by Dr. Jessica Larsen, PhD[i] While corona […]
Colombo Port Could Expand to Full Maritime Hub
The main business at Colombo port is transshipment serving mainly India as well as other South Asian nations. Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has to diversify beyond […]
Major IMO-industry alliance broadens scope of action to cut ship emissions
A key IMO initiative supporting ship decarbonization – the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to Support Low Carbon Shipping – will intensify its work on the ship-port interface to reduce emissions from […]
From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown – UNCTAD Study
This situation is all the more critical where developing countries already face high debt burdens UNCTAD The Covid-19 shock is posing unprecedented challenges to advanced country […]
Guidance for Ship Operators to ensure Seafarers health
Issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and launched at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the guidance document aims to protect the health of seafarers […]
Read Full Text: SLPA Guideline for Eradicating Covid-19
Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s Guideline for Eradicating Covid-19 was launched on May 14, to maintain the safety of all those efficiently and effectively involved in the […]