Mr Kanaka Herath assumed duties as the Deputy Minister of Ports Development recently at the Ministry of Ports and Shipping. The deputy minister is a member […]
Deputy Minister Assumes Duties
Govt plans to turn Port institutions, services more efficient – Minister
I invite all the trade unions of this institution to work together – newly appointed minister of Ports and Shipping “The Port is similar to heart of the country. Regularly it contributes to […]
Big Data Changes Course Containers – Destination Unknown
The following paper presented by the author at the BIT’s 8th Annual World Congress of Ocean-2019, Xiamen, China recently. We are reproducing the paper with permission. […]
How to finance a Global Green New Deal
Despite the damage caused by the 2008 financial crisis, banks – both traditional and shadow – have returned to the business of trading financial assets underpinned […]
Trade war leaves both US and China worse off
Tariffs imposed by the United States on China are economically hurting both countries, UNCTAD warnes in a new paper released The study, Trade and Trade Diversion Effects […]
Colombo Dockyard Lays Keel of third Pilot Launch for SLPA
The Pilot Launch is designed to hold a high degree of stability and comfort in all weather conditions and the Pilot Launch will provide a stable […]
Keel Laying Ceremony holds for a new Pilot Launch
Keel laying ceremony was held to construct a new Pilot Launch for Sri Lanka Ports Authority at Colombo Dockyard in this morning, November 6, 2019. Hon. […]
Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping
We at UNCTAD have a favourable collaboration with the maritime industry and anchor our work on the development of least developed countries to strengthen and transform […]
Luxury cruise ship ‘Costa Victoria’ calls at Colombo Port
The luxury cruise ship, Costa Victoria, Victoria-class cruise ship owned and operated by Costa Crociere, called at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, Today, 5 November […]
Global maritime trade suffers from trade tensions – UN Report
The report notes that the industry’s operating landscape appears to have shifted to a new paradigm contrasting with the reality of over a decade ago. Maritime […]