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Events. Features. September 19, 2022

Two deep water terminals to be added soon

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Two deep water terminals will be added within two to three years at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal […]

Events. Features. August 22, 2022

CH Clare carrying 21,000 t of fertilizer arrives

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CH Clare (IMO: 9489223), bulk carrier, contained 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer supplied under the line of credit arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning.  CH […]

Features. International Events. July 11, 2022

World’s largest boxship Ever Alot flagged

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The Panama Ship Registry has added Evergreen vessel the Ever Alot to its fleet – the world’s biggest containership and the first to break the 24,000 […]

Events. Features. Nimal Siripala de Silva. July 4, 2022

Bangladesh High Commissioner Pays Courtesy call on the Minister

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Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tareq Md Ariful Islam recently met the Minister of Ports, Shipping and […]

Events. Features. June 24, 2022

Japanese Ambassador Pays Courtesy call on the Minister

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Excerpts from a Press Statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation “Japan has always assisted in the development of Sri Lanka for the […]

Features. International Events. International Viewpoints. June 12, 2022

Seafarer shortages – future recruitment and competencies

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As has been well-documented the pandemic saw up to 400,000 seafarers being forced to work beyond their contracts due the barring of crew change by governments, […]

Events. Features. June 8, 2022

Shipping Agents Reaffirm Continuity of Export-Import Business

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Colombo Port served 236 vessels and similar number expected in June  CASA confirms no threats to stop carrying cargo  Reveals weekly sailings by leading carriers including […]

Events. Features. June 1, 2022

SLPA refutes erroneous claims

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As noted in our official statement, this is one step towards achieving the objectives of making the Port of Colombo a green port, keeping in mind […]

Features. News. SLPA Events. May 31, 2022

[VIDEO] Port of Colombo: Operators Rebuff Fabricated News

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The operations and services of the Port of Colombo continue uninterrupted, but, regrettably, false news is being spread by various media outlets; it was stated at […]

Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna. Features. Local News. News. SLPA Events. May 31, 2022

SLPA: Dedicated WhatsApp number introduces to curb fraudulence

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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has introduced an easy-to-report complaint mechanism against fraud and corruption, intending to enhance the quality of port operations and services. […]

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