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 […]
MSC MARIELLA, One of the World’s Largest Container Ships, Makes Port Call at Colombo Port
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 […]
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 […]
SLPA Terminals Record All-Time High of 2.41 Million TEUs in 2024 Amidst Competition
In 2024, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved their highest-ever throughput, reaching 2.41 million TEUs amidst competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, emphasising its vital […]
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 […]
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd), New Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd) assumed duties today (10/03/2024) as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). He served as the Commander of 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 […]
New Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Takes Office
Newly appointed, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Honourable Vijitha Herath, officially assumed his role today at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Ports […]