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 platform during embarking and disembarking Pilots. On 6th November…
Global maritime industry at crossroads: Minister
Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka last week said the global maritime industry has been pushed into unchartered waters to meet its challenges head-on, in seeking long-term and sustainable solutions for the planet…
SLPA Receives New Prime Movers
To enhance the efficiency of container handling, a new set of prime movers was handed over to the Operations Division of Sri Lanka Ports Authority, recently. Managing Director of SLPA, Capt. Athula Hewavitharana handed over…
Port of Colombo Awards Night – 2019 (…
The second Port of Colombo Awards Night organized by Sri Lanka Ports Authority, in collaboration with the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), South Asia Gateway Terminal (SAGT) and the Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT) was held…
SLPA to invest US$ 190 mn on ECT…
A sum of US$ 190 million would be invested to installs gantry cairns and also add other infrastructure to the East Container Terminal, said Minister of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development, Sagala Ratnayaka. He said…
The Port of Colombo Awards Night on Aug…
The second Port of Colombo Awards Night organized by Sri Lanka Ports Authority, in collaboration with the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT), South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) and the Colombo International Container Terminals(CICT) will be held…
‘ECT, smart technology at Colombo Port given priority’
The completion of the Eastern Container Terminal (ECT), the development of Galle, Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai Ports and enabling smart port technology at the Colombo Port have been given priority, Chief of the Prime Minister’s Staff,…
Sri Lanka Ports Authority celebrates 40th anniversary
Sri Lanka Ports Authority celebrated its 40th anniversary on 1 August. The official commemoration program was held at the Chaithya premises with the initiative of Minister of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka.Following religious…
Sri Lankan arm of WISTA Appoints new President
The Sri Lankan arm of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) celebrated its 5th anniversary on Tuesday at the AGM held at the Kingsbury Hotel. Catriona Jayasundera was appointed President at the AGM.…