DelegatesThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was pleased to host a guided visit to the Port of Colombo for foreign delegates attending the Chartered Institute of […]
SLPA Hosts Successful Port Visit for CILT International Convention
Strengthening Legal Foundations for Sri Lanka’s Ports and PPPs with U.S. Support
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), hosted a specialized workshop in Colombo from September 8–10 […]
SLPA Signs Terminal Services Agreement with Maersk to Enhance Operations
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today, 22 August 2025, signed a Terminal Services Agreement (TSA) with Maersk, one of the world’s foremost shipping and logistics […]
Gateways to Growth: US, Sri Lanka, and Maldives forge stronger maritime and trade partnerships
The high-level event convened an influential group of diplomats, policymakers, port authorities, and more than sixty US business representatives, highlighting a shared commitment to expanding strategic […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority delegation visits Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance cooperation
During the meetings, both parties acknowledged the complex environment in which modern ports operate, including fluctuations in trade volumes, evolving regulatory requirements, rapid digital transformation, and […]
Capsized Vessel MSC ELSA III: Containers Wash Ashore in Kollam, Oil Spill Fears Trigger Emergency Response
A maritime incident off the coast of Alappuzha has triggered environmental and safety concerns after multiple containers from the capsized feeder ship MSC ELSA III washed […]
MSC MARIELLA, One of the World’s Largest Container Ships, Makes Port Call at Colombo Port
The MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world, made a significant port call at Colombo Port on 28th April 2025. The colossal […]
Defence Services Command and Staff College Delegation
As part of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) course curriculum, Course Participants undertake subject-related visits during Term 1 to enhance their practical understanding […]
Hapag-Lloyd Senior Delegation Meets with Sri Lanka Ports Authority Leadership
A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, met with the Sri Lanka Port Authority’s Chairman -Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe and the Managing […]
Newly Appointed Japanese Ambassador Visits Port of Colombo
On this morning, 10th January 2025, His Excellency Akio Isomata, the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, made a notable visit to the Port of […]