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 […]
Sri Lanka Ports Authority delegation visits Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance cooperation
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 […]
JICA Delegation Visits Colombo Port
A high-level delegation led by Mr Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), visited Colombo Port yesterday to assess the progress […]
Minister Bimal Rathnayake Assumes Duties, Vows to Combat Corruption and Promote Unity
“There will be no politics in the ministry. Our focus will be on uniting both the private and public sectors to move the country forward.” The […]
SeaLead Launches New Liner Service with Sri Lanka Ports Authority
SeaLead Shipping, a rapidly growing global shipping line, officially inaugurated its new direct liner service in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today, October […]
Steering Towards a Safer Future: World Maritime Day 2024
Today, on World Maritime Day 2024, the global maritime community unites under the theme, “Navigating the Future: Safety First!” This year’s theme accentuates the vital importance […]