The post-Covid demand surge for container shipping appears to have run its course according to Drewry’s port throughput indices. The Drewry Global Port Throughput Index stood […]
Post-Covid container demand boom coming to an end
Training opens new horizons for women in ports
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme increases women’s participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry. Ports are dominated by men. Globally, women’s […]
Bangladesh High Commissioner Pays Courtesy call on the Minister
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 […]
Enhancing shipping connectivity between Chattogram and Colombo Ports
Bangladesh surpasses $ 50 billion mark in exports Colombo Port offers special berthing facilities to Bangladeshi vessels The Bangladesh High Commission to Sri Lanka organised in […]
VIDEO: SLPA Chairman Pays a Progress Inspection Visit of East Container Terminal
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Dr Prasantha Jayamanna and other officials paid a regular site visit yesterday, 1 July 2022, to inspect the ongoing development activities […]
“Adequate fuel reserves available – No disruption to port operations”
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna emphasizes that adequate fuel reserves are maintained at the port fuel bank and, that […]
Why Smart Container?
Supply chain requirements have changed in recent years. Today, to satisfy higher demands, better track the movement of cargo and respond to issues, supply chain stakeholders […]
Seafarers: Where would we be without you?
On June 25, we celebrated the Day of the Seafarer. What many believe to be basic human rights are still being fought for at sea by […]
ICS at 100: Shaping the Future of Shipping
In 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping celebrated its 100th anniversary. Following excerpt adapted from the commemorative book charts the history of the organisation from 1921 […]
My Goal Is to Increase Port Revenue up to $ 1 Billion – SLPA Chairman
Development projects required to increase the capacity of the Port of Colombo by 100% are being implemented expeditiously A simplistic way to understand the vitality of […]