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…
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…
Timely decisions essential for Colombo Port growth: Sagala
Ports and Shipping Minister Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday said timely decisions were essential for the sustainable growth of the Colombo Port, and was regretful that delays in finalising the East Container Terminal (ECT) had threatened the…
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…
“We Fully Own ECT and It Will Further…
In this interview, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman KavanRatnayaka sheds light on the future development plans of the Colombo Port and other related matters. Established in 1979, Sri Lanka Ports Authority is set…
Interview with Kavan Ratnayaka
Kavan Ratnayaka, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority sat with Chanakada Silva of ART TV to discuss the Port of Colombo and related issues, recently.
Minister inspects the construction of SLPA’s new Maritime…
Honourable Minister of Ports, Shipping & Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka has made a field visit to inspect the construction of new Administrative Building (Maritime Facilitation Center) of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on 8 July 2019.…