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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]