MSC aims to help protect blue whales and other cetaceans living and feeding in the waters off the coast of Sri Lanka by modifying navigation guidance […]
MSC re-routes its vessels to protect blue whales
Streaming data under the sea
Maritime’s role in the international telecommunications network Ships do more than carry nearly 90% of trade across the globe. They are also integral to the telecommunications […]
Container shipping profits will drop by 80% in 2023/24: HSBC report
A downcycle is unavoidable for container shipping in 2023-24 and profits will fall by 80%, a report by HSBC Global Research forecasts. After two years of […]
New Initiative to change perceptions on women in shipping
Project to showcase female involvement in industry over the centuries A group of leading organisations within the maritime industry are collaborating on a project to highlight […]
ONE launches new feeder service via Colombo
The Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the start of a new feeder service between India, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The port rotation […]
Thirty five SLPA employees receive Port Management Diplomas
The Diploma Certificate Award Ceremony for 35 employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) who successfully completed the course of Port Management Diploma was held […]
Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area
No piracy attacks against merchant ships have occurred off Somalia since 2018. At 0001 UTC on 1 January 2023 the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA) […]
CH Clare carrying 21,000 t of fertilizer arrives
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 […]
Tug-boat fleet to boost SLPA efficiency – Minister
The tug-boat fleet commissioned recently will boost efficiency at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, according to Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de […]
Fleet gaps between largest and smallest liner operators at all-time high
The disparity in the fleet sizes of the 10 largest container carriers and their smaller rivals is now at an all-time high, according to Alphaliner’s latest […]